The Great Warrior of Montauban - Washington, DC
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N 38° 53.351 W 077° 01.341
18S E 324600 N 4306423
A muscular male nude, symbolizing those who fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, stands with his left arm extended and his right hand holding a sword over his head.
Waymark Code: WM9DPF
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2010
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Antoine Bourdelle was born in France during 1861. He picked up instruction as a wood carver/cabinet maker, then drawing and sculpture. His formal training was at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His works appear to be mainly human memorial monuments, such as this piece.
TITLE: The Great Warrior of Montauban
ARTIST(S): Emile-Antoine Bourdelle
DATE: 1898-1900. Cast 1956.
MEDIUM: Bronze
CONTROL NUMBER: Bronze
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PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Independence Avenue at 8th Street, S.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20560
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