Le Marron Inconnu

 

 

 

Albert Mangones, Le Marron Inconnu, 1967

 

 This appears to be one of the great public statues of the 20th Century.

So full of power,  drama,  tension ...  and foreboding. (the figure displays violence, vigor, and appetite - a rather volatile combination). It commands the space around it ---  for as far as the eye can see. The poor young man has nothing but a loin cloth, a heavy knife, and conch shell of water.

And freedom.

It was made by an architect. This is his only sculpture to be found on the internet.

Amazing!