Statue of André Bessette explained

Statue of André Bessette
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Artist:Émile Brunet
Medium:Bronze sculpture
Subject:André Bessette
Metric Unit:cm
Imperial Unit:in
City:Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Coordinates:45.5033°N -73.5666°W
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The Statue of André Bessette (French: Monument au Frère André) is an outdoor bronze sculpture in Place du frère Andre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[1] The monument is of André Bessette, more commonly known as Brother André (French: Frère André), and since his canonization as Saint André. The statue was created by Canadian sculptor Émile Brunet. It was inaugurated on November 2, 1986, in the presence of Mayor Jean Drapeau.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Monument au Frère André. Art Public Montréal. 9 December 2020.