Albert Dominique Roze (1861–1952) was a 19th-century sculptor from Amiens, France. He was a prolific sculptor creating many notable works displayed in public spaces in France.

Career

One of his more important sculptures was entitled The Golden Virgin; it was destroyed in 1915 during World War I. The sculpture was placed on top of the Basilique Notre-Dame de Brebières. After World War I the statue was never recovered.

The sculpture of the Golden Virgin was recast and fitted atop the 76-meter bell tower in 1929, during the reconstruction of the Basilica 1927–1931.

Designs

Selected sculptures from Albert Rozen
NameImageYearAddressNotes/Refs.
Jules Verne's Tomb1907480, Rue St. Maurice Amiens, 80080 France
Monument aux morts de Corbie1907rue, Victor-Hugo, rue Jean-et-Marcelin-Truquin
The Golden Virgin Basilique Notre-Dame de Brebières189720 Rue Anicet Godin, 80300 Albert, France

Awards

  • Gold medal at the 1897 Salon of French Artists.
  • A street in the city center of Amiens bears his name. (Rue Albert Roze Amiens France)

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