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The house of the sculptor Rude, located at 17 rue Henri-Barbusse in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is a building built between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This building, now classified as a Historical Monument, bears witness to the Parisian civil architecture of this pivotal period between the Ancient Regime and Industrial Revolution. Its listing in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 20 July 1990 underlines its heritage importance, in particular because of its connection with sculptor François Rude, although its occupation by the artist is not explicitly detailed in the available sources.

The location of this monument, in the Latin Quarter, reflects the urban evolution of Paris at that time, marked by a densification of housing and an increasing social mix. The houses of this period were often used both as housing and as a workshop for artisans and artists, thus integrating professional and domestic activities. The accuracy of its location, assessed as "passable" (note 5/10), indicates that its exact location remains to be refined, despite an address officially registered in the Merimée database.

Owned by the commune of Paris, this former residence also illustrates the policies of preserving the municipal heritage in the 20th century. The lack of information on its accessibility (visits, rentals) in available sources suggests that it is not open to the public, or that this information is not documented. Its status as a Historic Monument, however, guarantees its protection against major changes, thus preserving its authenticity for future generations.

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