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The Dortmund Drayman

Artur Schulze-Engels
1980

Description

Statue of a drayman, a man carrying a beer barrel, a 'Bierkutscher'.
Another copy of this statue is in Dortmund (click here).

Inscription(s)

in appreciation of the successful twin
town relationship characterized by
good will and cooperation and to
symbolize the flourishing progress
the citizens of dortmund have great
pleasure in presenting the city of
leeds with this sculpture.
september 1980 günter samtlebe

oberbürgermeister

Sculptor

Artur Schulze-Engels (Dortmund 1910 - 1995), German sculptor from Dortmund.

Sources & Information

Leeds Art Gallery Online, The Dortmund Drayman (1980).

Locatie (N 53°47'58" - W 1°32'38") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbyh114; Photograph: 28 July 2019
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