The King by MagikUnicorn
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Description
Beautiful sculpture in Montreal in front of
The Sun Life Tower.
The Lion of Belfort is a reclining British Imperial Lion, facing East towards the United Kingdom. The Lion appears reposed, calm and alert—indicating the city is safe. The lion was sculpted by George William Hill, who was inspired by the Lion of Belfort by Frédéric Bartholdi, atop a granite base by Robert Findlay. It was inaugurated on May 24, 1897.
The Lion is placed at the eastern side along Metcalfe and formed the eastern point in the cross. It was initially part of a fountain established for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee by the Sun Life Assurance Company prior to the development of the Sun Life Building. George William Hill was inspired, as a inscription carved in the stone notes, by the Lion of Belfort.
LION OF BELFORT MONTREAL
Thanks
Magik
Comments (46)
great stone lion
A very noble sculpture!!
A very fine shot, also with those light and shadows on it. Thank you for the info, Magik.
Oh yes (I came on from FB from your request)) your correct I worked at this place as a Insurance agent at a very young age bravo!! love the info"
Excellent capture!!
LION Looks like he's perkin up as to say: "What Do You Think You're Doing Over There?" lol
Super photo Magik :)
Belle sculpture :)
Beautiful statue and shot, Magik!
Wonderful capture!!!
love the light and shadows
stellar perspective, sun dappled, leaves providing shade... majestic doesn't cover it!
That is one cool statue!
La fièreté dans sa position . Un beau et bon souvenir encore . Bravo ((5++))
Marvelous shot Magick, superb work!
precious piece!