Statue of Anne of Brittany, Marble statue in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
Description
The Statue of Anne of Brittany is a white marble work standing in the Jardin du Luxembourg. The sculpture portrays the former queen in full royal dress with crown, rising about 2 meters tall and commanding attention within the garden space.
History
Jean Baptiste Joseph Debay created this marble work in 1846 as part of a series of French queens and famous women commissioned by King Louis Philippe I. The sculpture debuted publicly at the 1847 Paris Salon before finding its permanent home in the garden.
Culture
The statue honors a ruler whose marriages bound Brittany to France, shaping the nation's political landscape. Visitors encounter her in the garden as a representation of regional union through dynastic alliances.
Practical
The statue stands within the freely accessible Jardin du Luxembourg in the 6th arrondissement and can be reached by any visitor exploring the garden grounds. It sits in a central location where you can easily find it while walking through the park without special navigation.
Did you know?
The commission cost 12000 French Francs to execute, a substantial budget for that era reflecting how important King Louis Philippe I considered this royal women project. This investment demonstrates the priority placed on creating such an honored series.
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