Charles de Gaulle Statue at Metro Clemenceau

In the artist’s own words:

This watercolor shows the statue of Charles de Gaulle found in front of the Grand Palais near the “bottom” of the Champs-Elysées.

The following is inscribed in the base of the statue:

Paris
Paris outragé
Paris brisé
Paris martyrisé
mais Paris libéré

English translation:

Paris
Paris: Dishonored
Paris: Shattered
Paris: Martyred
But Paris: Freed

(It’s much nicer in French.)

About the illustrator:

Jennifer Chevais is a Paris-based illustrator whose work has been published internationally. Watch for her Paris art here every other Wednesday or check her website for more information.

 

Want to see the actual Charles de Gaulle statue?

Head over to Métro station: Clemenceau.

 

 

Photo of de Gaulle statue before the Grand Palais

by © g buffet www.paysagesdefrance.net

 

 

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