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Mémorial Goethe

Goethe Memorial

Johann Wolfgang [since 1782: von] Goethe
(Frankfurt am Main 1749-Weimar 1832)
German writer and polymath; considered by many to be the most important writer in the German language and one of the most important thinkers in Western culture
(Wikipedia)

David d'Angers
1829

Description

Large stone bust of Goethe in a special memorial building with quotartons on the walls.

Inscription(s)

vous êtes un homme
napoleon

l'inépuisable
est dans sa nature
paul valéry

david d'angers 1829

Sculptor

Pierre-Jean David, usually called David d'Angers (Angers 1788 -Paris 1856), French sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Patrimoine de France, Oeuvres.

Locatie (N 48°48'0" - E 7°59'7") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: fral038; Photograph: 19 April 2012
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