Seal River Crossing - Winnipeg MB
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PeterNoG
N 49° 53.742 W 097° 08.258
14U E 633755 N 5528697
This Figurative Public Sculpture is between the Richardson Building and the Fairmont Hotel at Portage Avenue and Main Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMM74T
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 08/03/2014
Views: 5
~ text from the plaque ~
Seal River CrossingThis bronze sculpture by renowned Manitoba artist and sculptor Peter Sawatzky was inspired by his many visits to Canada's North. It was there that Peter was able to observe the majestic Caribou crossing the northern tundra and navigating the fast-moving waters of the Seal River.
Seal River Crossing was commissioned in 2007 by James Richardson & Sons, Limited
in celebration of their 150th Anniversary in Canadian business.
The sculpture depict seven caribou crossing the Seal River with the first three starting to climb out of the river.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Seal River Crossing
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Peter Sawatzky
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2007
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Portage and Main - NE corner
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