L'Acteur grec

L'Acteur grec depicts a young actor holding a manuscript, with a theater mask positioned on his forehead, standing 2.1 meters tall in bronze.

Charles-Arthur Bourgeois created this sculpture in 1868, which was first exhibited at a Salon before the French state acquired it in 1873 for 7000 francs.

The sculpture exemplifies the connection between French and Greek theatrical traditions through its representation of a classical performer practicing his role.

The statue stands at the end of a long lawn aligned with Rue Soufflot, offering direct views of the Pantheon dome in the background.

Initially placed at the Theatre de l'Odeon, the sculpture later appeared at the 1878 Universal Exhibition before finding its permanent location in the gardens.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1868

Creator: Charles-Arthur Bourgeois

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 48.84783,2.33862

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:09