Théodore de Banville, Marble sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France.
The Théodore de Banville monument is a marble sculpture in the Jardin du Luxembourg dedicated to the French poet and his literary legacy. The work features a portrait bust set within an architectural frame that integrates with the garden's layout.
The monument was created by sculptor Jules Roulleau and designed by architect Octave Courtois-Suffit, a Grand Prix de Rome recipient. It was inaugurated in 1892 as a tribute to the poet within one of Paris's most visited public spaces.
The sculpture represents the French tradition of honoring literary figures through public art, positioned among numerous monuments in the Luxembourg Gardens.
The monument sits on the eastern side of the garden near the Fontaine Medicis and is accessible during garden hours. Visitors can explore the area on foot and view the sculpture from multiple vantage points.
Architect Octave Courtois-Suffit, recipient of the Grand Prix de Rome, designed this memorial structure that combines both marble and bronze elements.
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