The Bust of René Goscinny[a] is a monument in Warsaw, Poland, in the district Praga-North, placed in front of the René Goscinny French High School at 4 and 6 Walecznych Street. It consists of the bronze bust of René Goscinny, a 20th-century cartoonist and book author, best known as the author of Little Nicolas and Asterix. The monument was designed by Jacek Kowalski, and unvailed on 25 September 2013.
 The back of the bust in 2016. | |
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| 52°14′04.7″N 21°02′54″E / 52.234639°N 21.04833°E | |
| Location | 4 and 6 Walecznych Street, Warsaw, Poland |
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| Designer | Jacek Kowalski |
| Type | Bust |
| Material | Bronze |
| Completion date | 25 September 2013 |
| Dedicated to | René Goscinny |
History
editThe monument was designed by Jacek Kowalski, and unvailed on 25 September 2013. The ceremony was attended by his daughter, Anne Goscinny.[1][2] It was the first monument in the world dedicated to him.[3]
Characteristics
editThe monument is placed in front of the René Goscinny French High School at 4 and 6 Walecznych Street, in the district of Praga-South, within the neighbourhood of Saska Kępa. It has the form of the bronze bust of René Goscinny, 20th-century cartoonist and comic writer, best known as the author of Little Nicolas and Asterix. The staute is placed on a pedestal, which features the plaque with an inscription as transcribed bellow.[1]
| Polish inscription | English translation |
|---|---|
René Goscinny |
René Goscinny |
See also
edit- Statue of René Goscinny, another monument dedicated to Goscinny, located in Paris, France
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Kinga Mierzwiak (26 September 2013). "W Warszawie odsłonięto pomnik René Goscinny'ego, autora książek o Mikołajku [zdjęcia]". warszawa.naszemiasto.pl (in Polish).
- ^ "Dr Jacek Kowalski". wr.asp.waw.pl (in Polish).
- ^ "Odsłonięcie popiersia René Goscinnego w Liceum Francuskim w Warszawie". pl.ambafrance.org (in Polish). 25 September 2013.