The statue, which sits in the Place Porte-Neuve, in Valence, was formally unveiled on Saturday 11 September, 2010, by the town's mayor alongside the association behind the project, Bonaparte à Valence. The statue had been installed two days previously.
Cast in bronze by J.-P. Ravit, the full-size statue represents a young Lieutenant Bonaparte reading a book. It has been erected in recognition of the time that he spent in the city during the early years of his career.
E.P., September 2010 (tr. H.D.W.)
Statue of lieutenant Bonaparte in 1786
- Date :
- 2010
- Technique :
- Bronze
- Place held :
- Place Porte-Neuve, Valence
- Photo credit :
- © HDC