This bust of Hergé sits in the place of the same name in central Angoulême. Who is Hergé? He was a Belgian artist who created the famous comic book series, Tintin. His name is Georges Remi. His nickname comes from his initials, GR, transposed to RG. Pronounced in French, they sound like Hergé [air-zhay].
Hergé, by sculptor Tchang Tchong-jen, in Angoulême.
The only thing I could find about a connection to Angoulême is that the sculpture, done by a friend of his, was placed during the city's international comic book festival in 2003. Hergé died in 1983 at the age of seventy-five.
A great bust. A less-than-great bust of a local has been installed on our plaza. I've have to share a photo so you can see how it should NOT be done. Remi's professional name reminds me of Duchamp's Mona Lisa... L.H.O.O.Q.
ReplyDeleteHe somehow looks very pleased with himself.
ReplyDeleteHe entertained a lot of children through his work. It's good he was remembered this way.
ReplyDeleteThat looks good there. Nicely done, I say :)
ReplyDeleteJudy
mitch, hot to trot... I had completely forgotten about that. :)
ReplyDeletejean, the sculptor was a friend. A good one. :)
evelyn, and a lot of adults, too, I'm sure.
judy, :)