César Baldaccini - Paris, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 48° 50.340 E 002° 19.549
31U E 450530 N 5409777
César Baldaccini was a prominent French sculptor at the forefront of the Nouveau Réalisme movement.
Waymark Code: WMD2BA
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/09/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rangerroad
Views: 18

César Baldaccini's (1921-1998) gravesite at Paris' Montparnasse Cemetery features one of his sculptures.
He usually went by just the one name César. Much of his work uses scrap metal and later in his career he often used plastics.
Read more about him at (visit link)
The sculpture at his grave is an abstract representation of a man melded to a horse's body. No title or date for the work could be found.
Description:
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Date of birth: 01/01/1921

Date of death: 12/06/1998

Area of notoriety: Art

Marker Type: Statue

Setting: Outdoor

Visiting Hours/Restrictions: daily 8-6

Fee required?: No

Web site: [Web Link]

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