Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1870-1871, War memorial in rue des Juifs, Chartres, France.
Description
The Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1870-1871 is a war memorial in Chartres featuring a bronze figure of a soldier in firing stance. The statue stands on a stone base located along rue des Juifs.
History
This memorial was unveiled in 1912 to honor French soldiers killed during the 1870-1871 conflict. It was created decades after the war ended, reflecting the nation's ongoing need to commemorate those losses.
Culture
The memorial portrays a Mobile Guard soldier, a military figure who represented French forces during that conflict. This choice reflects how the nation chose to remember its fighting forces after the war.
Practical
The memorial sits near Place Gambetta along rue des Juifs, within easy walking distance of Chartres city center. It is freely accessible at any time and can be visited as part of a walk through the old town.
Did you know?
Sculptor Aristide Croisy designed this work, choosing a dynamic fighting pose to convey the bravery of those lost. The artistic composition emphasizes action over stillness, making it stand out from more static war memorials.
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