The Great Warrior of Montauban
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The Great Warrior of MontaubanAntoine Bourdelle

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Sculpted by Antoine Bourdelle between 1898 and 1900, The Great Warrior of Montauban is a bronze tribute to the Franco-Prussian War. Commissioned in 1897, this figure embodies resilience and remembrance. Cast in bronze in 1956, it is part of an edition of ten. The statue reflects the enduring impact of historical conflicts on cultural memory.