Publication -  The Epic and True Story of the Bronze Horse

The Epic and True Story of the Bronze Horse
From the Creation to the Restoration of the Monument in Place Bellecour, Lyon
Lemot, Sculptor

By Elisabeth Lebon
With the collaboration of Antoine Amarger
Éditions du Socle
ISBN 979-10-9807224-0-6

 

Follow the adventure behind the creation of an equestrian bronze monument at the beginning of the 19th century. All the protagonists are present, from the most prominent political figures to the humblest workers. Ambition, rivalry, betrayal, and tragic deaths—every element of a gripping narrative awaits you. Discover a sculptor driven to defend his art and his rights, yet also swept away by his consuming passion for Clisson, in the Nantes region. Finally, embark on an extraordinary journey and learn how, for once, the name of a sculptor came to replace that of a king.

The authors each took part, within their respective fields of expertise, in the restoration of the monument. They share their knowledge here in an accessible and engaging form.