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Merineid

Mermaid

Edgar Viies
1980

Description

Bronze sculpture of a mermaid amidst the waves.

Inscription(s)

Merineid
1980 Edghar Viies
ümber paogaldatud 2006

Pühendatud XXII olümpiamängude
Tallinna purjeregatile

Mermaid 1980, Edgar Viies

Dedicated to the Tallinn Sailing Regatta
of the Games of the XXII Olympiad

Annotation

Dedicated to the XXII Olympic Games in sailing regatta. It was re-installed in 2006.

Sculptor

Edgar Viies (Simititsa, Leningradi oblast, 1931 - 2006), Estonian sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Tammsaare park.
Visitestonia.com, Estonian Sculptures.
Kultuurimälestiste riiklik register, Mälestised, No. 2247.

Location (N 59°26'11" - E 24°45'13")

Item Code: ee010; Photograph: 6 July 2013
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