A life-sized bronze statue was sculpted by Jules Dalou to mark his grave, portrayed in a realistic style as though he had just fallen on the street, dropping his hat which is depicted beside him. The sculpture has a very noticeable protuberance in Noir's trousers. This has made it one of the most popular memorials for women to visit I n the famous cemetery. Myth says that placing a flower in the upturned top hat after kissing the statue on the lips and rubbing its genital area will enhance fertility, bring a blissful sex life, or, in some versions, a husband within the year. As a result of the legend, those particular components of the otherwise verdigris statue a re rather well-worn and shiny.
I am a photographer and visual artist specializing in street photography, cultural documentation, and community storytelling. My work explores social history, public gatherings, celebrations, and moments of resilience-from urban street life to cultural events and community traditions. Through photography, I preserve lived experiences and the stories that shape our shared history
