David d'Angers, Marble sculpture at Jardin du Luxembourg, France.
David d'Angers is a marble statue depicting the French sculptor Pierre-Jean David d'Angers in the Jardin du Luxembourg. The work was created in 1888 by artist Léon Auguste Perrey and exemplifies the neoclassical sculptural tradition of its era.
The statue was commissioned in 1888 to honor a prominent sculptor who shaped French artistic practice in the early 1800s. It emerged during a period when public monuments were used to recognize national cultural achievements and artistic excellence.
The marble figure honors a prominent French sculptor and reflects his contributions to the nation's artistic tradition. It now stands alongside dozens of other commemorative works scattered throughout the garden, creating a living record of French achievement.
The marble work is on permanent display in the Jardin du Luxembourg and can be visited year-round. The garden has multiple entrances throughout the 6th arrondissement, making it easy to reach the sculpture from different directions.
The sculpture was originally housed in the Musée du Luxembourg before being relocated to the outdoor garden space. This move transformed the work from a museum collection into a freely accessible public artwork.
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