Marguerite d'Angoulême, Marble statue in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
The marble sculpture of Marguerite d'Angoulême stands about 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) high on a stone base in the formal gardens of the Luxembourg Palace grounds. The work was carved from white marble and belongs to a series of monuments scattered throughout the gardens.
The sculptor Joseph-Stanislas Lescorné created this work in 1848 as part of a ministerial commission. The statue belongs to a large series of monuments dedicated to female figures that were installed in the gardens during the 19th century.
The statue is part of the Queens of France and Famous Women collection, honoring noteworthy female figures from French history.
The monument is freely accessible during garden opening hours and best viewed in daylight. The statue is located in a central area of the formal gardens and is easy to reach on foot.
Marguerite was an influential writer and patron of Renaissance literature whose impact extended far beyond her royal role. She also negotiated her brother King Francis I's release from Spanish captivity, a political achievement few know about today.
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