Gutenberg
by DAVID d'Angers, Bronze, height 340 cm
During the first half of the 19th century, public monuments were chiefly reserved for famous historical figures and a few contemporaries noted for their scientific work or their virtues. David was profoundly convinced of the social and educational value of public sculpture and did his utmost to promote the erection of monuments to commemorate remarkable men. A typical example was the monument to Gutenberg.