Jean-François Champollion, White marble sculpture at Collège de France, Paris, France.
The marble statue depicts Jean-François Champollion in a contemplative stance, positioned within the courtyard of the Collège de France institution.
Auguste Bartholdi crafted this memorial in 1875, following his travels to Egypt and extensive study of ancient Egyptian architectural elements.
The sculpture represents Champollion's role in decoding hieroglyphics through its incorporation of Greek mythological references and meditation themes.
Located in the 5th arrondissement, the statue underwent preservation work in 1995 and 2000 to maintain its structural integrity.
The original plaster model received substantial financial support from the Egyptian government before the final marble version materialized.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1875
Creator: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 48.84893,2.34545
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:56
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