Gabriel Vicaire, Marble sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
Gabriel Vicaire is a marble sculpture in the Jardin du Luxembourg depicting the French poet in stone. The work was created by sculptor Jean Antoine Injalbert and displays fine carving details throughout.
The monument was inaugurated in 1902 after the Senate approved its creation in 1901. It was built to honor the deceased French poet and preserve his memory in stone.
The sculpture stands among numerous statues of poets within the garden, reflecting French literary heritage through artistic monument preservation.
The sculpture sits near the corner of Rue de Medicis and Rue de Vaugirard within the garden grounds. Several nearby Metro stations make it easy to reach this spot.
The monument combines the artistic vision of Injalbert with inscriptions detailing Vicaire's life dates, creating a permanent record in stone.
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