Wednesday, May 08, 2024

Jean Fourier in D18

Jean-Baptiste-Joseph baron Fourier (1768–1830). French physicist and mathematician.
Description: Bust of Jean; note the Egyptian serpent motifs at the top of the tomb as well as along the sides. This is a replica of the original. For many years the bust of Chaussier was incorrectly placed here.
Sculptor: Noël-Étienne Fessard (D56).
Street: Rond-Point Casimir Périer.
Division: 18.
Astrié 1865 p. 47 map no. 88.
Jouin 1897, p. 149.
Moiroux 1908, p. 162.




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