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The Venus de Gonon, 1938
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The Venus de Gonon, 1938
Photograph of the Venus de Gonon statue, which was unearthed by a farmer in the Loire district of France in 1938. At first it was believed to be an ancient Greek sculpture. Then Franco Cremonese, a local sculptor, claimed to have created it as a deliberate hoax. Date: 17/12/1938
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1938 Believed Claimed Created Farmer Franco Gonon Hoax Loire Sculptor Unearthed Venus Deliberate
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The Venus de Gonon: A Deliberate Hoax Unearthed in the Loire District of France, 1938 This photograph captures the enigmatic Venus de Gonon statue, discovered by a farmer in the Loire district of France on December 17, 1938. Initially, experts believed the statue to be an ancient Greek sculpture, with its intricate details and lifelike features. However, the revelation of its true origin was as captivating as the statue itself. Franco Cremonese, a local sculptor, confessed to creating the statue as a deliberate hoax. The Venus de Gonon was not an ancient relic but a modern-day work of art, meticulously crafted to deceive and intrigue. Cremonese, seeking attention and recognition, had buried the statue in his hometown, hoping to ignite a sensation. The Venus de Gonon stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the power of deception. Its discovery sparked a flurry of excitement and debate among scholars and art enthusiasts, who were initially taken in by its apparent antiquity. The photograph serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of the unknown and the lengths people will go to uncover the secrets of the past. This image, taken on December 07, 1938, by an unknown photographer for the Illustrated London News, documents the intrigue and mystery surrounding the Venus de Gonon, a statue that continues to captivate and intrigue to this day.
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