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Ceres

Demeter (Δημήτηρ) in Greek and Ceres in Roman mythology, the goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships
(Wikipedia: Ceres and Demeter)

Pierre Fouesnant
2001

Description

Cast iron statue of Ceres with a sicle and a sheaf or corn. On the pedestal are four plates with allegorical representations.The statue replaces a statue of 1866-67, stolen in 1996.

Villeneuve - Cérès

Inscription(s)

CERES
01480 Villeneuve 2001

Signature

scupt. Pierre Fouesnant 69220

Old Postcard(s)

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Artist

Pierre Fouesnant (Landaul, Morbihan 1943 - Carqueiranne, Var 2009), French sculptor (Wikipedia).

Location (N 46°1'16" - E 4°50'13") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frra277; Photograph: 17 August 2018
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