Le Tâcheron, Marble sculpture in Jardin Massey, Tarbes, France.
Le Tâcheron is a marble sculpture of a laboring man standing approximately 162 centimeters tall. It was carved in neoclassical style from pure white marble and has become part of the garden's permanent collection.
The sculpture was presented at the 1900 Salon des Artistes Français in Paris before being permanently placed in Jardin Massey. This major exhibition showcased the work and established its importance in the art world.
The work depicts a laboring man and thereby celebrates manual work as a worthy subject for art. The detailed carving of his muscles and focused facial expression gives him strength and dignity.
You can visit the sculpture during Jardin Massey opening hours and reach it easily from the garden's main pathways. The white marble can appear bright in direct sunlight, so visiting in early morning or late afternoon is more comfortable for viewing.
A preparatory drawing for this work is preserved in the collections of the Louvre Museum in Paris. This sketch reveals how the artist developed the composition before carving it in stone.
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