Statue of René Goscinny
| Company type | Sculpture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public art, Monument |
| Founded | 2020-01-23 |
| Founder | Sébastien Langloÿs |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
| Products | Bronze statue |
The Statue of René Goscinny stands as a commemorative sculpture in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, positioned at the intersection of Boulainvilliers and Singer Streets. This life-sized representation honors René Goscinny, the prominent 20th-century cartoonist and comic scriptwriter. Crafted by Sébastien Langloÿs, the statue was officially presented to the public on 23 January 2020.
History
Created by Sébastien Langloÿs, the statue was revealed on 23 January 2020.[1][2] It is a reproduction of an earlier work by the same sculptor, originally installed at René Goscinny High School in Drap, located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.[3] The base supporting the statue was designed by the architectural firm C & E Architecture.[1]
Characteristics
Located adjacent to Goscinny’s former home at 54 Boulainvilliers Street,[1][4] this monument features a bronze figure of Goscinny dressed in a suit. Surrounding him are smaller sculptures depicting characters from his celebrated creations: Little Nicolas perched on his right shoulder; Asterix, the Gaulish hero, positioned on his hand; Iznogoud emerging from his jacket pocket; and Lucky Luke standing near his left foot.[1][3]
The sculpture is mounted on a white stone base shaped like a hollow cube that resembles a bookshelf. This pedestal displays sculpted books engraved with titles of Goscinny’s most well-known comic series.[1]
A plaque affixed to the base bears the following inscription:
See also
- Bust of René Goscinny, a monument located in Warsaw, Poland
References
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