Statue of René Laennec by Eugène-Louis Lequesne

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Statue of René Laennec by Eugène-Louis Lequesne

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Statue of René Laennec by Eugène-Louis Lequesne, Bronze monument in Place Saint Corentin, Quimper, France

This bronze statue by Eugène-Louis Lequesne depicts a standing figure dressed in 19th-century medical attire, with careful anatomical detail throughout. The work occupies a prominent place in the square before the Saint Corentin Cathedral and forms part of the plaza's character.

The monument was created to commemorate a French physician who revolutionized diagnostic methods in the early 1800s. This medical innovation spread rapidly throughout the professional world.

The monument honors a French physician who advanced the study of lung diseases and transformed how doctors examine patients. Visitors encounter this statue as a symbol of medical progress that originated in France and spread globally.

The monument sits in a central plaza in Quimper's downtown and remains accessible throughout the year. The location is close to the cathedral and encourages walking through the surrounding streets.

The sculptor Eugène-Louis Lequesne was himself known for creating works with great anatomical accuracy that echoes the medical work of his subject. His selection for this project reflects a deliberate connection between artistic and scientific craft.

Location: Quimper

GPS coordinates: 47.99607,-4.10205

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00

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