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Giacomo Meyerbeer

Giacomo Meyerbeer, born as Jakob Liebmann Beer
(Tasdorf (now a part of Rüdersdorf), 1791 - Paris 1864)
German opera composer
(Wikipedia)

Charles Gir
1912

Description

Bronze bust on a pedestal with two reliefs, propably referring to Meyerbeer's opera's (who can tell us?). At the foot of the pedestal stands a bronze statue of a woman with flowers, paying tribute to Meyerbeer.

Inscription(s)

MEYERBEER

1751 - 1864

offert
a la
VILLE de SPA
par

son bourgmestre
Baron J^ph de CRAWHEZ

Signature

We could not come close to the statue to see if there are any signatures.

Annotation

Unveiled 18 August 1912.

Sculptor

Carles Gir, pseudonym of Charles-Félix Girard (Tours 1883 - Bordeaux 1941), French painter, caricaturist and sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Malou Haine, Quatre cents lettres de musiciens au Musée royal de Montmarie (1995) (Google books)

Locatie (N 50°29'37" - E 5°51'39") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: belg004; Photograph: 21 April 2012
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