Statue équestre de Douglas Haig, Historic equestrian monument in Montreuil-sur-Mer, France
The statue équestre de Douglas Haig is a bronze equestrian monument in Montreuil-sur-Mer, a walled town in northern France. It depicts the British field marshal in full uniform, mounted on horseback, and rests on a speckled stone pedestal in an open square.
The monument was created by sculptor Paul Landowski and unveiled in 1931, in recognition of Douglas Haig's role as commander of the British forces during World War I. During World War II, occupying German forces had it melted down, and a new cast was made after the liberation, with the current version inaugurated in 1950.
The sculpture stands on Place du Général de Gaulle, an open square in the heart of Montreuil-sur-Mer. Visitors passing through often stop there to observe the work, and small commemorative gatherings are held at the site during anniversary events.
The statue stands in the open on Place du Général de Gaulle and is easy to reach on foot from the old town walls. A visit fits naturally into a walk through the historic center, as other monuments are nearby.
Paul Landowski, who created this work, is also the sculptor behind the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. That connection makes this monument in Montreuil-sur-Mer a little-noticed work by one of the most recognized sculptors of the 20th century.
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