Paul Verlaine, Bronze and marble sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France.
The monument consists of a marble bust of the poet mounted on a curved pedestal with three female figures representing different aspects of spirituality.
The memorial, created by sculptor Auguste de Niderhausen-Rodo, was installed on May 28, 1911, following a public fundraising campaign after Verlaine's death.
The monument pays tribute to Paul Verlaine, who received the title Prince of Poets in 1894 for his contributions to French literature.
The memorial stands near the eastern section of Luxembourg Gardens, accessible through multiple garden entrances and close to public transportation stops.
The three allegorical figures at the base portray the religious soul, sensual soul, and child soul, reflecting the different dimensions of Verlaine's poetry.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Creator: Rodo
Accessibility: Rollstuhlgerecht
GPS coordinates: 48.84730,2.33330
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:43
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