''Malgré Tout'' is an 1898 sculpture by

Jesús Fructuoso Contreras Jesús Fructuoso Contreras Chávez (January 20, 1866 – July 13, 1902) was a Mexican sculptor. He has been called the most "representative sculptor of late 19th century Mexico". Biography Jesús Fructuoso Contreras was born in Aguascaliente ...

, depicting a nude woman lying down struggling against chains to rise. There are copies in the Museo Nacional de Arte and the

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, in

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, as well as the Aguascalientes Museum in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The name "Malgré Tout" is French for "nevertheless" or "in spite of everything". The sculptor created it after losing his right arm.

Museo Nacional de Arte

The Museo Nacional de Arte has a marble version.

Alameda Central

Alameda Central has a copy of the sculpture. Contreras' statue ''Désespoir'' is also displayed in the park. This was where the original marble sculpture was first displayed before it was moved to the museum.

Museo Aguascalientes

The Aguascalientes Museum also has a copy of the sculpture.

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In Spite Of Losing His Right Arm, Jesús F. Contreras Designed One Of The Best Sculptures in Mexico
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