Monument Victor Schœlcher, Schœlcher

has description | a une description: 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 | a été commandé par: Eustache Bertrand, former mayor of Schœlcher, and his municipal council.
funded by | financé par: Public funding (city/town)
has current owner | est actuellement possédée par: Public (City/Town)
has current location | a pour localisation actuelle: The statue was destroyed. The pedestal still stands at Place Eustache Bertrand, Schœlcher town center, 97233 Schœlcher (Martinique).
was discussed by | a été contesté par: 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

is referred to by | est référencé par: 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

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