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Clermont-Ferrand
Puy-de-Dôme
Auvergne

Jardin Lecoq

Byblis pleure

Byblis crying

Figure from Greek mythology who was changed in a spring because she was constantly crying
(Wikipedia)

Jean Camus
1905

Description

Marble sculpture showing Byblis crying in a cave, her tears form a fountain. Two satyrs are looking to her.

Information Sign

"BYBLIS PLEURE"
1905
Jean camus
Sculpteur clermontois

Sculptor

Jean Camus (Clermont-Ferrand 1877 - Paris 1955), French sculptor.

Sources & Information

Ville de Clermont-Ferrand, Jardin Lecoq: Eléments de décors.

Locatie (N 45°46'24" - E 3°5'16") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frau024; Photograph: 8 September 2011
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