Saturday, 21 May 2011

Probably the most "sporty" statue in town.
It is just outside Stavanger Stadium (The old home of the Viking football team).
I have never stopped to look at it before, but it must have been decorated on our national day, so this time I saw it very differently and it made me stop and take a closer look.
Anyway, it was put up in 1958 and was made by Magne Vigrestad in memory of all the Norwegian sportsmen who lost their lives during the second world war.
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9 comments:

  1. Stefan Jansson22 May 2011 at 00:23

    Looks good. I wonder if he did it from memory, or perhaps a photo.

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  2. Michelle22 May 2011 at 01:34

    Excellent sense of movement in this sculpture.

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  3. Jack22 May 2011 at 02:20

    It is an excellent statue, capturing the moment of impact. And I think the wreath enhances it. The sculptor would approve.

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  4. Dianne22 May 2011 at 02:30

    I agree with Jack - I'm sure the sculptor would approve !

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  5. Hilda22 May 2011 at 05:44

    So many people from all walk of life wasted by wars. The wreath suits him, both for the heroism and for the sport.

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  6. Lois Evensen22 May 2011 at 15:13

    Happy May 17 late - I was not able to log into other blogs until today this week.

    Hugs,
    Lois

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  7. Birdman22 May 2011 at 18:00

    GOOOOOOOOOOAL!

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  8. B i r g i t t a22 May 2011 at 20:45

    Fantastisk rörelse-energi i statyn :)
    Tjusigt Gunn!

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  9. Leeds daily photo22 May 2011 at 21:10

    A fine statue and a great memorial too.

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