Tiny Lion - Ottawa, Ontario - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

Canada’s first prime minister (John A. Macdonald) played an important role in negotiations leading to Confederation in 1867. Although (Louis Philippe) Hébert portrays him as a statesman, the intimacy and informality of his pose convey the quick mind, humour and warmth for which Macdonald was known. Just as Macdonald appears assured and at ease with his accomplishments, so too does the smiling and youthful allegorical figure of Confederation — a fitting symbol of the optimistic self-confidence of a young nation. Louis-Philippe Hébert was the leading Canadian sculptor of his time.

The bronze statues of the former Prime Minister and woman sitting at the base of the pedestal appear to be between 1.5 and 2 times life size. The granite base and pedestal appear to be approximately 15 feet high while the statue of John A. Macdonald appears to be approximately 10 feet high. The monument was created by Louis-Philippe Hebert in 1895. Sir John A. Macdonald is seen wearing a jacket underneath a long coat. He is holding a sheaf of paper in his left hand. His right arm is bent with his left index finger slightly unfurled. There is an open bag of books behind his feet. The words Sir John A. Macdonald are carved on the pedestal.

A statue of a woman at the base of the monument is seen holding on to a tablet and a flag. She is wearing a flowering gown and sandals.

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown Figure Type: Animal Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Louis-Philippe Hebert Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1895 Materials used: Bronze Location: East of the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings, on Wellington Street.

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