Statues - Hither & Thither

Site Search:

Route de Pérouges

Adolphe Messimy

Lyon 1869 - Charnoz, Ain 1935
French politician and general; Minister of War, 1911-12 and 1914; senator 1923-1935; regional counsellor of the Canton of Meximieux; mayor of Charnoz-sur-Ain, 1908-1935
(Wikipedia)

Louis Prost
1939

Description

Stone bust on a pedestal in front of a wall with text.

Inscription(s)

GENERAL A. MESSIMY
1869 - 1935
senateur de l'ain, ministre de la guerre, maire de charnoz

Signature

L. Prost 1939

Sculptor

Louis Prost (Lyon 1876 - Lyon 1945), French sculptor (notice at CHTS).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Liste des œuvres d'art de l'Ain.

Locatie (N 45°54'1" - E 5°11'16") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frra307; Photograph: 17 August 2018
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
If you want to use photos, please contact us via the contact form (in Dutch, English or German).
© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

Your banner here? Click for information.