Eugène Delacroix, Marble sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
The marble monument to Eugene Delacroix stands prominently in the Luxembourg Gardens, featuring the likeness of the French Romantic artist in refined detail.
Created by sculptor Alfred-Adolphe-Édouard Lepère in 1888, this monument marks the legacy of Delacroix, who revolutionized French painting during the 19th century.
The statue represents an important period in French art history when Romanticism emerged as a dominant movement in European artistic expression.
Located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, visitors can reach the sculpture through multiple metro stations, including Saint-Sulpice and Luxembourg RER stations.
The monument forms part of a collection of 106 statues within the Luxembourg Gardens, each positioned to create specific viewpoints throughout the space.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1888
Creator: Alfred-Adolphe-Édouard Lepère
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 48.84830,2.33450
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:32
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