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The monument to the dead of Anse, located in Place de la République, is a remarkable architectural and artistic work of the first half of the 20th century. It is distinguished by its tempietto style, composed of six ionic columns decorated with mosaic panels. Three of these signs bear inscriptions, while the others illustrate symbolic themes such as Peace (attributes of the arts, commerce and science), the fertility of Beaujolais (spins and grape clusters), and Glory (arms trophies, including a headphone). This monument is one of the few mosaic achievements of this scale in France, showing exceptional craftsmanship.

This monument is the collaborative work of architect A. Faussemagne, the Mosaïst Jean Angèle Mora — born of an Italian dynasty of Mosaïsts who worked on prestigious sites such as the Basilica of Fourvière in Lyon — and the sculptor F. Masson, author of the mass-produced cock. Inaugurated in 1921, it was originally surrounded by chains and d The weapons of the town of Anse appear on one of the column drums, strengthening its local anchor. The Mora family, originally from Friuli, has four generations of artisans, marking the history of mosaic in France.

Ranked as a Historic Monument since March 13, 2019, this monument to the dead embodies both a tribute to the victims of the First World War and a unique artistic heritage. Its iconography, combining peaceful, agricultural and military symbols, reflects the values and hopes of the French society of the inter-war period. The quality of the mosaics, including the unique representation of a high-tech helmet, makes it a major piece of the memorial and decorative heritage of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

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