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Parc Louise-Marie

Les Filles de l'Eau

The Daughters of Water

Nat Neujean
c. 1951

Description

Sculpture depicting two nymphs entwined symbolizing river and river Meuse and Sambre.

Annotation

Until 1980 the sculpture was placed near the Casino. It disappeared after a fire in the Casino. In 2001 it was found in private property and a long juridical procedure was necessary to get it back. In 2015 placed on a 'ship' in the lake in the Parc Louise-Marie.

Sculptor

Nat Neujean (Antwerpen 1923), Belgian sculpteur (Wikipedia – Website).

Sources & Information

Namur cent détours, Des Statues.

Location (N 50°27'59" - E 4°51'19")

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Item Code: bena030; Photograph: 4 May 2015
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