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  6. Monument to the War Deaths of 1870-1871

Monument to the War Deaths of 1870-1871 à Buzançais dans l'Indre

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Monument to the War Deaths of 1870-1871

    1 Rue du Docteur Bidault
    36500 Buzançais
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Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
1899
Establishment of the erection committee
1er novembre 1900
Opening of the monument
21 décembre 2020
Registration for historical monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The monument to the death of the 1870-1871 war, as represented on the plan annexed to the decree, and located in Balanant Square, a non-cadaster public domain: inscription by decree of 21 December 2020

Key figures

Ernest Nivet - Sculptor Author of the statue of Crying.
Madame Guillard - Presumed model Inhabitant who inspired the statue.

Origin and history

The Monument to the War Deaths of 1870-1871 in Buzançais was erected in 1900 to pay tribute to the cantonal soldiers who had fallen during the Franco-German war of 1870. It is located in the west of the former Games Square, today Balanant Square, near the bridge over Indre. This monument is distinguished by its classic stele and a statue of Crying, representing a Berrichonne mother in hooves, dressed in a shawl and a regional cap, holding an immortal crown.

In 1899, an erection committee was formed to finance and organize the construction of the monument. The sculptor Ernest Nivet was chosen in April 1900 to carry out the work, which was inaugurated on 1 November 1900 in the presence of the Prefect and several senators. The Buzançais City Council grants a grant of 200 francs to support the project. According to oral tradition, a local resident, Mrs. Guillard, would have served as a model for the statue.

The monument has been listed as historical monuments since December 21, 2020. It symbolizes the mourning and collective memory of the inhabitants of the canton of Buzançais, while illustrating the funeral and memorial art of the late nineteenth century. The Cryer, with her posture and attributes, embodies the grief of families who lost relatives during this conflict.

External links

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