Monnaie in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Henri Lagriffoul

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022

1. Henri Lagriffoul Marker

Inscription.
Henri Lagriffoul
Artiste Sculpteur
1907-1981
Premier Grand Prix de Rome 1932
a vécu dans cet immeuble

(English translation:)

The artist and sculptor, Henri Griffoul (1907-1981), winner of the Premier Grand Prix de Rome 1932, lived in this building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 48° 51.352′ N, 2° 20.256′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Monnaie. Marker is on Rue Mazarine, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Rue Mazarine, Paris, Île-de-France 75006, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. János Batsányi (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancien Hotel des Pompes (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean-François Champollion (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Premiere Opéra de Paris (within shouting distance of this marker); George Sand (1804-1876) / Raymond Duncan (within
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shouting distance of this marker); István Keszei (within shouting distance of this marker); Marc-Antoine Gérard de Saint-Amant (within shouting distance of this marker); L'Enceinte de la Philippe-August / Wall of Philip II Augustus (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . Henri Lagriffoul (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: "Henri-Albert Lagriffoul (9 May 1907 – 22 August 1981) was a French sculptor who won the Prix de Rome in 1932. His work is displayed in many public spaces in France. His head of "Marianne" appeared on the French coins from 1962 to 1970. He also competed in the art competitions at the 1948 Summer Olympics."
(Submitted on June 18, 2022.)

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022

2. Henri Lagriffoul Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just above and to the right of the green door.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.