Le Poilu

Le Poilu
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French World War II soldier stands holding a rifle behind his back in his proper left hand. Proper right hand is raised above his head holding a wreath of olive branches.

Plaque Text

"This authentic French sculpture was created in 1919 by E. W. G. Benet. The statue was initially dedicated by the artist to the tens of thousands of elderly French soldiers who died in the trenches during the first World War"

Dates

Made: 1919

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Location

6076 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, OH, 43229
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Categories
    Sculpture
Type
    Public Art
Artist

E. W. G. Benet

Attributes
  • Outdoors