Sainte-Beuve, Marble sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France.
The Sainte-Beuve statue displays the figure of the French literary critic through detailed craftsmanship in white marble by sculptor Denys Puech.
Created in 1898, this monument stands as a representation of Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve, who established literary criticism as a respected discipline.
The sculpture joins 105 other statues in Jardin du Luxembourg, forming an open-air gallery that celebrates French literature and intellectual achievements.
Visitors can reach the statue via RER line B at Luxembourg station or Metro lines 4 and 12, with wheelchair accessibility throughout the garden.
The monument maintains its original marble composition after 125 years, demonstrating the durability of materials selected by Denys Puech for outdoor display.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1898
Creator: Denys Puech
Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 48.84470,2.33310
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:52
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