Sur la trace des Vikings, Tourville-la-Rivière, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing
N 49° 19.274 E 001° 06.102
31U E 362052 N 5464899
This is a piece of commissioned road-side art.
Waymark Code: WMMR8H
Location: France
Date Posted: 10/28/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Located on highway E5, a speedy motorway, please do not stop along the road to take a photo; if needed, simply discribe the artwork and remain safe by not attempting to photograph the artwork if you are driving!

This metal sculpture stands 20 meters high and is located on highway E5, near Tourville-la-Rivière, France. It was created by Georges Saulterre, an artist born in 1945. The artwork was installed 1990 and is one of many pieces of art along the highways of France. The work weighs 22,000 kg and cost 167,000 francs. It is located on the westbound lane.

SOURCE:
www.comoria.com/473448/Georges_Saulterre
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Title: Sur la trace des vikings

Artist: Georges Saulterre

Media (materials) used: Metal

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): E5 off the A13 on the territory of Sotteville-sous-le-Val

Date of creation or placement: 1990
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