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Nationaal Monument NKB

National Resistance Monument

Willem De Backer
1959

Description

Stone sculpture of a woman with a dying son in her arms, overlooked by a man.

Inscription(s)

Nationaal Monument NKB

Signature

De Backer

Annotation

The statue commemorizes a part of the Leuven resistance during World War II and is placed on the initiative of the Nationale Koningsgezinde Beweging Leuven. Unveiling 4 October 1959.

Sculptor

Willem De Backer, Belgian scultptor.

Sources & Information

Stad Leuven, Bezienswaardigheden, Standbeelden.

Location (N 50°52'52" - E 4°41'49")

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Statues - Hither & Thither

Nationaal Monument NKB

National Resistance Monument

Description

Inscription(s)

Signature

Annotation

Sculptor

Sources & Information

Tags

Location (N 50°52'52" - E 4°41'49")