Monument à Delacroix

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Monument à Delacroix, Bronze fountain in Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, France.

The Monument à Delacroix consists of a rectangular basin with six water jets and features a bronze bust of the painter on a stone base.

Jules Dalou created this commemorative monument in 1890, marking the influence of Eugene Delacroix on French Romantic art during the 19th century.

Three bronze figures surround the central bust, representing Time, Glory, and the Genius of Arts in classical allegorical composition.

The monument stands in the western section of Jardin du Luxembourg, accessible via Metro stations Saint-Sulpice and Vavin on line 4.

An inscription on the pedestal reads 'A Eugene Delacroix, 1798 - 1863, Ses Admirateurs,' commemorating the painter's dates and his followers.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1890

Creator: Jules Dalou

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 48.84820,2.33550

Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:09

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