The Travelers - Oslo, Norway
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 59° 54.554 E 010° 45.183
32V E 598041 N 6642600
This sculpture is located in front of Oslo's Opera Hotel.
Waymark Code: WMG01M
Location: Oslo, Norway
Date Posted: 12/26/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The Opera Hotel is located across the street from Oslo's Opera House and around the corner from the Central Railroad Station.
This work is located at the curb by the hotel's entrance.
It depicts a cartoon-type lifesized man in a business suit with three suitcases surrounding him on the ground. He appears to waiting for a taxi. The work appears to be made from aluminum.
A small plaque indicates that it is called "DEN REISENDE" which is German for "The Travelers" and the artist is Kurt Laurenz Metzier. It is dated 2001.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: DEN REISENDE

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Kurt Laurenz Metzier

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2001

Materials used: aluminum

Location: in front of Oslo's Opera Hotel

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