The Bust of René Goscinny[a] is a monument in Warsaw, Poland, in the district Praga-North, placed in front of the René Goscinny French High School at 4 and 6 Walecznych Street. It consists of the bronze bust of René Goscinny, a 20th-century cartoonist and book author, best known as the author of Little Nicolas and Asterix.
 The back of the bust in 2016. | |
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| 52°14′04.7″N 21°02′54″E / 52.234639°N 21.04833°E | |
| Location | 4 and 6 Walecznych Street, Warsaw, Poland |
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| Designer | Jacek Kowalski |
| Type | Bust |
| Material | Bronze |
| Completion date | 25 September 2013 |
| Dedicated to | René Goscinny |
History
editThe monument was designed by Jacek Kowalski, and unveiled on 25 September 2013. The ceremony was attended by his daughter, Anne Goscinny.[1][2] It was the first monument in the world dedicated to him.[3]
Characteristics
editThe monument is placed in front of the René Goscinny French High School at 4 and 6 Walecznych Street, in the district of Praga-South, within the neighbourhood of Saska Kępa. It has the form of the bronze bust of René Goscinny, 20th-century cartoonist and comic writer, best known as the author of Little Nicolas and Asterix. The staute is placed on a pedestal, which features the plaque with an inscription as transcribed below.[1]
| Polish inscription | English translation |
|---|---|
René Goscinny |
René Goscinny |
See also
edit- Statue of René Goscinny, another monument dedicated to Goscinny, located in Paris, France
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Kinga Mierzwiak (26 September 2013). "W Warszawie odsłonięto pomnik René Goscinny'ego, autora książek o Mikołajku [zdjęcia]". warszawa.naszemiasto.pl (in Polish).
- ^ "Dr Jacek Kowalski". wr.asp.waw.pl (in Polish).
- ^ "Odsłonięcie popiersia René Goscinnego w Liceum Francuskim w Warszawie". pl.ambafrance.org (in Polish). 25 September 2013.