Le Poète, Bronze sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
The bronze sculpture Le Poète presents a figure with abstract forms, representing the connection between poetry and visual arts in public spaces.
Created by sculptor Ossip Zadkine in 1954 and installed in 1991, this artwork stands among 106 sculptures within the garden's extensive collection.
The sculpture pays tribute to French poet Paul Éluard, reflecting the strong literary heritage of the Luxembourg Gardens and its surroundings.
Located along the main pathways of the garden, the sculpture includes wheelchair accessibility features and remains visible throughout all seasons.
The piece combines elements of cubism with human form representation, demonstrating Zadkine's characteristic style of geometric abstraction in bronze.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: January 1, 1991
Creator: Ossip Zadkine
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: stone
Part of: Hommes illustres
GPS coordinates: 48.84539,2.33419
Latest update: October 10, 2025 15:31
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