Marble statue of Margaret, Queen of England with a child clinging to her side in Jardin du Luxembourg.
Ferdinand Taluet is the sculptor of the marble statue of Marguerite d'Anjou (1429 - 1482), Queen of England and her son Edouard. The statue was finished in 1877.
Margaret was married to Henry VI, who was thought to be incapable of fathering a child. This gave rise to rumours that her son Edward was the result of an affair.
Si vous ne respectez une reine proscripte respectez une mère malheureuse. (If you don't respect a queen, have respect for an unfortunate mother)
She was one of the principal players in the Wars of the Roses.
Margaret wears a long dress with a cape.
Her hair is covered by a hat with rolls of fabric and topped by a crown.
