Inspiration of the monument 1906 (≈ 1906)
Monument Chopin in Monceau Park.
novembre 1934
Opening of the monument
Opening of the monument novembre 1934 (≈ 1934)
Donation from Jacques Froment-Meurice.
fin des années 1960
Movement of the monument
Movement of the monument fin des années 1960 (≈ 1960)
Loss of original wall.
29 juillet 2022
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 29 juillet 2022 (≈ 2022)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The monument to the dead of the war 1914-1918, in full, located communal cemetery, 57 rue Saint-Louis, on Parcel No.90, appearing in the cadastre section XN: inscription by order of 29 July 2022
Key figures
Jacques Froment-Meurice - Sculptor
Author and donor of the monument.
Origin and history
The monument to the dead of the War 1914-1918 of Évreux, made in the 2nd quarter of the 20th century, is a marble work by Carrara representing a young woman in mourning. Originally backed by a cement wall bearing the motto of French Remembrance, it was moved in the late 1960s when the military square was recast, losing its original support. His attitude, head in the right hand and collapsed body, embodies the pain of loss, while his veiled dress adds to the funeral symbolism.
This monument is not an original creation, but is inspired by the figure of the girl in mourning of the Parisian monument dedicated to Frédéric Chopin, installed in the Parc Monceau in 1906. Offered by the sculptor Jacques Froment-Meurice to the Central Committee of French Remembrance, the latter then passed it on to the Committee of Evreux. The work was inaugurated in November 1934 and is distinguished by its history of gift, rare for this type of monument.
Ranked as a Historic Monument, the monument to the dead of Evreux is located in the communal cemetery, on Parcel No.90 (section XN). It was registered by decree of 29 July 2022 and belongs to the commune. Its exact address, 57 rue Saint-Louis, corresponds to the code Insee 27229, in the department of Eure, in the Normandy region.
Jacques Froment-Meurice's work, although marked by an approximate location (precision noted 5/10), remains a major artistic and memorial testimony. Its displacement and the loss of its original wall highlight the challenges of preserving memorials, often modified by subsequent urban developments.
