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Monument Victor Schœlcher, Schœlcher

Monument

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The statue, created by Martinican sculptor Marie-Thérèse Lung Fou (1909-1981), depicts abolitionist Victor Schœlcher standing in full regalia. The refined, sober work of art deco inspiration honors the memory of the abolitionist politician with dignity. The artist breaks with the paternalistic, colonial vision of older monuments, notably those in Fort-de-France and Cayenne. A plaque on the pedestal recalls the decree of the Provisional Government of March 4, 1848: “No French land shall bear slaves any longer. Victor Schœlcher 1804-1893”.
was commissioned by
Eustache Bertrand, former mayor of Schœlcher, and his municipal council.
funded by
Public funding (city/town)
has current owner
Public (City/Town)
has current location
The statue was destroyed. The pedestal still stands at Place Eustache Bertrand, Schœlcher town center, 97233 Schœlcher (Martinique).
France
was discussed by
1991, The statue of Victor Schœlcher is damaged
2013, The statue of Victor Schœlcher is topped with a wreath of flowers
2013, The statue of Victor Schœlcher is damaged
2018, The statue of Victor Schœlcher is sprayed with red paint and his face is damaged
2020, The statue of Victor Schœlcher is destroyed in Schœlcher

Statue

depicts
Schœlcher, Victor
shows visual item
man
consists of
stone
was produced by
Lung-Fou, Marie-Thérèse Julien

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stone
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Created by Christelle Lozère.
References:
Collectif, Le patrimoine des communes de la Martinique, Flohic, 1998 republished by the Clément Foundation in 2015.
Christelle Lozère, Myriam Moïse, Mickaël Caruge, “Marie-Thérèse Lung Fou”, Archives of Women Artists, Research and Exhibitions, https://awarewomenartists.com/artiste/marie-therese-julien-lung-fou/
Fondation pour la mémoire de l'esclavage
Martinique 1ere