Théodore de Banville, Marble sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France.
The Théodore de Banville monument features precise marble work and stands 2.4 meters tall with a central bust measuring 0.8 meters in height.
Jules Roulleau crafted this monument to commemorate French poet Théodore de Banville, with its official inauguration taking place on November 28, 1892.
The sculpture represents the French tradition of honoring literary figures through public art, positioned among numerous monuments in the Luxembourg Gardens.
Located on the eastern side near Fontaine Medicis, this monument remains accessible throughout the garden's operating hours from early morning until evening.
Architect Octave Courtois-Suffit, recipient of the Grand Prix de Rome, designed this memorial structure that combines both marble and bronze elements.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1892
Architects: Octave Courtois-Suffit
Creator: Jules Roulleau
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 48.84840,2.33910
Latest update: June 23, 2025 15:00
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