Located outside the Engebret cafe which had been a hangout for actor and playwrights, this sculpture depicts actor Johannes Brun. Presumably, the bronze work is slightly larger than life-sized and depicts the rotund man standing, left hand on hip wearing aa long overcoat over a long jacket and a hat. The inscription reads:
"SKUESPILLER
Johannes Brun
F. 10-3-1832 D.7-12-1890"
The piece is signed "B.Bergslein" but a date was not found.
Wikipedia (
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"Johannes Brun (1832 – 1890) was a Norwegian stage actor.
Brun was born in Verdal. He made his stage debut as the character "Henrik" in Holberg's comedy Den Vægelsindede 2 January 1850, at the first ordinary performance at Ole Bull's Det norske Theater in Bergen. He was married to actress Louise Brun (née Gulbrandsen) in 1851. From 1857 both Brun and his wife played at Christiania Theatre.
Brun is regarded among the most important Norwegian actors of his time."