Following a mystery disappearance sparking outrage and rumour, the original damaged and fragile figure has been replaced by a ‘very fine’ copy
A shadow has been lifted over a corner of Paris: Voltaire is back in the City of Light.
The statue of the 18th-century philosopher, a key figure of the Enlightenment, vanished from its plinth almost four years ago, sparking a series of increasingly sombre rumours.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/11/et-voila-voltaire-statue-returns-to-paris-after-four-year-absence
Author : Kim Willsher in Paris
Publish date : 2024-06-11 21:05:26
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