Théodore Rousseau, Marble sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France.
The marble sculpture of Théodore Rousseau, created by Henri Louis Levasseur, stands among 106 other statues in the Luxembourg Garden of Paris.
The monument, unveiled in 1888, pays tribute to Théodore Rousseau, a leading figure of the Barbizon School who influenced landscape painting development.
The statue represents the recognition of French artistic heritage, particularly the Barbizon movement that emphasized natural landscapes and outdoor painting techniques.
Visitors can locate the sculpture while exploring the garden paths of Luxembourg, which opens daily from early morning until sunset throughout the year.
The statue captures the likeness of an artist who helped establish environmental protection measures for the Fontainebleau forest in 1853.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1888
Creator: Henri Louis Levasseur
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 48.84830,2.33470
Latest update: March 12, 2025 11:48
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