Thursday, October 3, 2013

Dog Statues: The English Pug - Montréal, Québec, Canada

Interesting Places I've Photographed
The English Pug
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Topic: Dog Statues


GPS: N45° 30.274; W073° 33.430

Quick Description: 

The English Pug is one of a pair of sculptures installed on the southwest side of Place d’Armes by the outside the National Bank building in Montréal, Québec.

Long Description:

A pair of 7' high bronze sculptures called The English Pug and the French Poodle have recently ben installed at the Place d’Armes in Montréal, Québec. The sculptures were created by Montreal artist Marc-André J. Fortier and were erected in 2013.

The English Pug depicts a tall, slender man dressed in a suit and wearing a bow tie. He is wearing an eye and nose mask while carrying a Pug in his arms. The Pug and the French Poodle are looking at each other across the plaza while the owners are looking in opposite directions.

A plaque at the base of the statue is inscribed:


"The English Pug and
the French Poodle
ou/or
"Le caniche français
et le carlin anglais"

Artiste: Marc A. J. Fortier
Fonderie: Atelier du Bronze


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