L'Acteur grec, Bronze sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
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
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