Buste de Jules Laforgue, Stone sculpture in Jardin Massey, France
The Buste de Jules Laforgue stands in stone, displaying detailed facial features that capture the French poet's appearance within Jardin Massey in Tarbes.
Created by sculptor Firmin Michelet in 1939, this monument pays tribute to Jules Laforgue, who spent his childhood years in Tarbes during the 1860s.
The sculpture represents Jules Laforgue, who developed literary techniques that influenced modern poetry through his innovative use of free verse and irony.
Visitors can locate the bust at coordinates 43.238378, 0.074233 within Jardin Massey, which maintains regular opening hours throughout the year.
Three bas-reliefs on the pedestal illustrate themes from the poet's work, including representations of his writings about melancholy and existential thoughts.
Location: Tarbes
Inception: 1939
Creator: Firmin Michelet
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 43.23838,0.07423
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:37
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