Henry Murger, Bronze sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
The bronze monument rises 2.8 meters tall, featuring a central bust of the writer set upon a stone pedestal near the Luxembourg Palace.
The sculpture was inaugurated on June 28, 1895, funded through contributions from numerous individuals who appreciated Murger's literary works.
The monument bears an inscription 'The young people, his friends' recognizing the support of literary admirers who celebrated his influence.
The monument stands where Rue de Vaugirard meets Rue de Medicis, offering visitors a reference point within the northeastern section of the gardens.
The statue commemorates a writer who died at 38 years old, after documenting the life experiences of Parisian artists and writers.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1895
Architects: Georges Debrie
Creator: Henri Théophile Bouillon
Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas
GPS coordinates: 48.84866,2.33870
Latest update: March 12, 2025 12:20
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