Tombe du Dragon, Monument sculpture in Père Lachaise Cemetery, France
The Dragon Tomb is a stone monument in Père Lachaise Cemetery featuring a kneeling female figure next to a funeral urn at its base. The work displays carefully carved details and inscriptions that mark it as an important example of funerary sculpture.
The monument was built in 1809 to honor a cavalry soldier who died during military operations. It marks an important moment in the cemetery's history and shows how families commemorated soldiers with significant artworks.
The sculpture shows a mourning figure and symbols that express grief and loss, reflecting how people honored the dead in early 19th-century France. Latin inscriptions and allegorical representations were common in the funerary art language of that period.
The monument is located in section 29 of the cemetery and is best visited during regular opening hours. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the grounds are hilly and most people explore the site on foot.
This was the first sculptural work of its kind erected in this cemetery, paving the way for future masterpieces. Its designation as a protected monument underscores its lasting artistic and historical value for visitors.
Location: 20th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1809
Creator: Étienne-Hippolyte Godde
GPS coordinates: 48.85903,2.39549
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02
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