Ignace Bourget Monument
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| File:Monument Ignace Bourget 01.jpg The monument in 2011 | |
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| Location | Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, Montreal |
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| Designer | Louis-Philippe Hébert |
| Type | Historical Monument |
| Material | Bronze, granite |
| Opening date | June 24, 1903 |
| Dedicated to | Ignace Bourget |
The Ignace Bourget Monument is a monument of Louis-Philippe Hébert located in front of Montreal's Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, in Quebec, Canada.
Overview
[edit | edit source]The monument in memory of Bishop Ignace Bourget was unveiled on June 24, 1903, in front of the replica of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, which he had built. A bas-relief shows the bishop studying the plans for the building. Two allegorical statues represent Religion and Charity. It was erected by both clergy and faithful, who contributed $25,000. The sculptures and bas-reliefs were created by Louis-Philippe Hébert.
Allegorical statues
[edit | edit source]Religion |
Charity |
Bas-reliefs
[edit | edit source]Bishop studying the plans for the building |
Bishop in midst of the Papal Zouaves |
References
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Categories:
- 1903 establishments in Quebec
- 1903 sculptures
- Allegorical sculptures in Canada
- Bronze sculptures in Quebec
- Buildings and structures completed in 1903
- Cultural depictions of Canadian people
- Cultural depictions of religious leaders
- Downtown Montreal
- Monuments and memorials in Montreal
- Outdoor sculptures in Montreal
- Sculptures by Louis-Philippe Hébert
- Sculptures of men in Quebec
- Sculptures of women in Quebec
- Statues in Quebec
- Statues of religious leaders
- Canada sculpture stubs