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Joris Helleputte

Gent 1852 - Leuven 1925
Belgian politician and neo-Gothicist architect. He served as Minister of Agriculture and Public Works and Minister of Railways, Post and Telegraphs
(Wikipedia)

Joseph Van Uytvanck
1930

Description

Standbeeld van Joris Helleputte terwijl hij in de openlucht een redevoering houdt. Met zijn rechterhand wijst hij naar voren.

Statue of Joris Helleputte while giving a speech in the open air. He points forward with his right hand

Inscription(s)

aan
JORIS HELLEPUTTE
1852 - 1925

eigen kunst
eigen taal
eigen zeden

opgericht door
nationale
inschrijving
1930

minister
kamerlid 1889-1925
volksredenaar

Signature

1930 leuven Jos VanUytvanck

Sculptor

Joseph Van Uytvanck (Leuven 1884-Jette 1967), Belgian sculptor from Leuven.

Sources & Information

De Maaseikenaar, Fotogalerij.

Locatie (N 51°5'46" - E 5°47'9") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: beli016; Photograph: 16 August 2021
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