Pierre-Paul Prud'hon

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Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, Marble sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France.

The statue depicts Pierre-Paul Prud'hon with stern facial features, emphasizing the formality and precision characteristic of 19th-century French portrait sculpture.

Sculptor Gustave-Joseph Debrie created this marble monument in 1888 to honor the French Romantic painter known for his allegorical works and portraits.

The sculpture stands among numerous artistic monuments in Jardin du Luxembourg, representing French artistic excellence through generations of painters and sculptors.

Located in the southern section of Jardin du Luxembourg near the museum, visitors can examine the statue while exploring the garden's extensive collection.

The marble material captures intricate details of Prud'hon's appearance, including his characteristic flowing hair and contemplative expression that defined his self-portraits.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1888

Creator: Gustave-Joseph Debrie

Made from material: marble

GPS coordinates: 48.84820,2.33400

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:23

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