Buste de Jules Laforgue, Stone sculpture in Jardin Massey, France
The Buste de Jules Laforgue is a stone sculpture located in Jardin Massey in Tarbes that renders the French poet's facial features with careful detail. Firmin Michelet created the work, and it shows refined craftsmanship in capturing the subject's appearance.
Sculptor Firmin Michelet created the bust in 1939 as a tribute to Jules Laforgue, who spent his childhood in Tarbes during the 1860s. This monument marks the poet's connection to the city.
The sculpture represents Jules Laforgue, who developed literary techniques that influenced modern poetry through his innovative use of free verse and irony.
The bust sits in Jardin Massey, a public park open throughout the year with regular hours. Visitors can easily find it while walking through the garden grounds.
The pedestal features three bas-reliefs that illustrate themes from the poet's literary work and ideas. These carved details at the base transform the monument beyond a simple portrait bust.
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