Boys with an Umbrella - Tallinn, Estonia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 59° 26.361 E 024° 45.177
35V E 372565 N 6591127
This sculpture is part of a fountain in a park on the edge of Tallinn's old town.
Waymark Code: WMFDDV
Location: Estonia
Date Posted: 10/02/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 16

This large fountain has a sculpture in the center depicting two young naked boys sitting with a raised umbrella on a rectangular marble column. Water flows out from atop the umbrella to give the effect that it is raining on the boys.

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Poisid Vihmavarjuga (English: Boys with an Umbrella)

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Mare Mikoff

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1985 (original), 2008 (recasted statue)

Materials used: Bronze (statue) and marble (pedestal)

Location: Kanuti Park (near Mere Puiestee in old town Tallinn)

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