OOS Sculpture

Le Poilu

1919 / E. W. G. Benet / Columbus

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French World War II soldier stands holding a rifle behind his back in his proper left hand. Proper right hand is raised above his head holding a wreath of olive branches. He looks up at the wreath, and appears to be in motion.

The plaque reads:
"THIS AUTHENTIC FRENCH SCULPTURE WAS
CREATED IN 1919 BY E. W. G. BENET. THE
STATUE WAS INITIALLY DEDICATED BY THE
ARTIST TO THE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF
ELDERLY FRENCH SOLDIERS WHO DIED IN
THE TRENCHES DURING THE FIRST WORLD
WAR."

Location: 6076 Busch Boulevard | Previous Location: Originally in France.

County

: Franklin

Citation

: E. W. G. Benet, “Le Poilu,” Ohio Outdoor Sculpture , accessed September 27, 2023, https://oos.sculpturecenter.org/index.php/items/show/635.

Title

Le Poilu

Description

French World War II soldier stands holding a rifle behind his back in his proper left hand. Proper right hand is raised above his head holding a wreath of olive branches. He looks up at the wreath, and appears to be in motion.

The plaque reads:
"THIS AUTHENTIC FRENCH SCULPTURE WAS
CREATED IN 1919 BY E. W. G. BENET. THE
STATUE WAS INITIALLY DEDICATED BY THE
ARTIST TO THE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF
ELDERLY FRENCH SOLDIERS WHO DIED IN
THE TRENCHES DURING THE FIRST WORLD
WAR."

Creator

E. W. G. Benet

Date

1919

Location City

Columbus

Location County

Franklin

Location Previous

Originally in France.

Location Street

6076 Busch Boulevard

Location Type

Plaza/Courtyard

Media Sculpture Height

6 ft

Media Base Height

4 ft

Creation Date

01/01/1919