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  6. "The elongated shepherd" also known as "The shepherd lying on his belly"

"The elongated shepherd" also known as "The shepherd lying on his belly" à Levroux dans l'Indre

"The elongated shepherd" also known as "The shepherd lying on his belly"

    6 Place de L Hôtel de ville
    36110 Levroux
Ownership of the municipality
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Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
1930
Creation of the statue
4 avril 2017
Registration for Historic Monuments
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Heritage classified

The statue "The elongated shepherd" also known as "The shepherd lying on the belly", with its base, as represented on the plan annexed to the decree, and located Place de l'Hôtel de Ville (public domain not cadastre): inscription by decree of 4 April 2017

Key figures

Ernest Nivet - Sculptor Author and donor of the statue in Levroux.

Origin and history

The statue "The Elongated Shepherd", also called "The Shepherd lying on the Belly", is a work carved by Ernest Nivet in 1930. Executed in hard stone, it illustrates the ruralist vein of the artist, typical of his time. Designed to adorn a public garden, this decorative statue is distinguished by its stylish treatment and its absence of reference to a historical character. It was offered by Nivet in Levroux, her hometown, where she settled at the Town Hall.

This work reflects the artistic trends of the 1930s, marked by a return to simple and popular themes, such as rural life. The statue, with its base, was inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 4 April 2017. It embodies a local heritage, both artistic and social, rooted in the urban landscape of Levroux. Its material and style make it a representative example of the decorative sculpture of the interwar period.

The location of the statue, the square of the Town Hall, highlights its role in the public space. Owned by the municipality, it is protected as part of the non-cadastre public domain. Its recent inscription (2017) reflects the late recognition of its heritage importance, in a context where 20th century ruralist works are gaining visibility.

External links

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