MONUMENT VIEWS: The story behind the statue of Gandhi
MONUMENT VIEWS: The story behind the statue of Gandhi Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This bust of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), created by Indian artist Gautam Pal, stands on Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale, …
MONUMENT VIEWS: Lest we forget… Je Me Souviens at Place George-V
MONUMENT VIEWS: Lest we forget… Je Me Souviens at Place George-V Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Je me souviens is a large bas-relief bronze sculpture by André D. Gauthier that was erected …
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind the Baillairgé family monument
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind the Baillairgé family monument Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Inaugurated in 2004, this monument pays homage to the Baillargé family who, over four generations, contributed to shaping …
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind Les Liseuses
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind Les Liseuses Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This week’s “monumental view” is not in memory of a specific person or persons. This charming bronze statue of three …
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind the statue of Confucius
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind the statue of Confucius Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com You might well ask, “What is a statue of Confucius doing in Quebec City?” That’s a very good …
MONUMENT VIEWS: The story behind the statue of François-Xavier Garneau
MONUMENT VIEWS: The story behind the statue of François-Xavier Garneau Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This life-size bronze statue honours François-Xavier Garneau (1809-1866). Born and educated in Quebec City, he was a …
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind Les Muses
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind Les Muses Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This life-size group of six female figures, known as Les Muses, is situated in Place D’Youville and is surrounded by …
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind L’Envol
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind L’Envol Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This large monument, made of granite and bronze, was created by the sculptor Jules Lasalle and unveiled at the corner of …
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind the Montcalm monument
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind the Montcalm monument Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This dramatic statue of French general Louis-Joseph de Saint-Véran, the Marquis de Montcalm, who died during the Battle of …
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind the statue of Sir George-Étienne CartierAugust 2
MONUMENTAL VIEWS: The story behind the statue of Sir George-Étienne Cartier Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com This large statue, located in Montmorency Park at the top of Côte de la Montagne, honours …