Hercules the Archer, Montauban

Name: Hercules the Archer
Address: Montauban, France

#4 among attractions in Montauban

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Hercules the Archer is a sculpture by Antoine Bourdelle, originally made in 1909, which now exists in many versions. It was a commission of the financier and philanthropist Gabriel Thomas, as a single copy in gilt-bronze in April 1909; Bourdelle worked on the sculpture in the summer of 1909. It was cast by Eugène Rudier, and it was exhibited at the National Society of Fine Arts in 1910, and much appreciated. The dimensions were 2.50 m × 2.40 m. ()

Local name: Héraklès archer Coordinates: 44°1'1"N, 1°21'6"E

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Montauban France

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Hercules the Archer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée Ingres, Montauban Cathedral, Monument aux Morts de Montauban, Stade Sapiac.

~20 ftW
History museum, Museum, Art museum
Musée Ingres, Montauban
1 min walk • The Musée Ingres is located in Montauban, France. It houses a collection of artworks and artifacts related to Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, and works by another famous native of Montauban, Antoine Bourdelle.
~1110 ftSE
Architecture, Church
Montauban Cathedral, Montauban
6 min walk • Montauban Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral and a national monument of France located in the town of Montauban. It is the seat of the Bishopric of Montauban, created in 1317, abolished by the Concordat of 1801 and transferred to the Archdiocese of Toulouse, and restored in 1822.
~160 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Monument aux Morts de Montauban, Montauban
1 min walk • The Monument aux Morts de Montauban is an 1894 sculpture by Antoine Bourdelle. His romantic vision of the monument generated many violent oppositions. Auguste Rodin's intervention in 1897 enabled Bourdelle to do this sculpture without any compromise. The monument was erected in Montauban, in the department of Tarn-et-Garonne, in 1902.
~1910 ftSW
Sport, Sport venue
Stade Sapiac, Montauban
10 min walk • Stade Sapiac is a rugby union stadium in Montauban, France.

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Which popular attractions are close to Hercules the Archer?

Nearby attractions include Musée Ingres, Montauban (1 min walk), Monument aux Morts de Montauban, Montauban (1 min walk), Montauban Cathedral, Montauban (6 min walk).

Hercules the Archer, Montauban

Facts and practical information

Hercules the Archer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Musée Ingres, Montauban

Montauban Cathedral, Montauban

Monument aux Morts de Montauban, Montauban

Stade Sapiac, Montauban

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hercules the Archer?