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Monument aux Morts de 1914-18

War Memorial 1914-18

Arthur Guéniot
E. Godard (Paris)
1922

Description

Bronze statue of a soldier and a sailor.

Inscription(s)

avx
dinannais
morts
POVR la FRANCE

Signed: arthur GUENIOT 1921
e-d godard et C^ie / fondeurs Paris

Annotation

Inaugurated 24 September 1922. The sculptor originally wanted a third character, a woman symbolizing Victory and keeping a laurel wreath above the two soldiers. However, the subscription did not produce enough money, and the project had to be reduced.

War memorial - list of names

We have photos of the list(s) of fallen on this memorial. Contact us if you want to see these lists. (contact form)

Sculptor

Arthur Guéniot (Bournezeau en Vendée 1866 - Vitry-le-François 1951), French sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Topic Topos, Patrimoine des communes de France.
e-Monumen.net, le patrimoine monumental français en France et à l'étranger.

Location (N 48°27'22" - W 2°2'56")

Item Code: frbr060; Photograph: 28 May 2012
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