Ignace Bourget Monument
Appearance
45°29′57.10″N 73°34′6.10″W / 45.4991944°N 73.5683611°W | |
Location | Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral |
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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 Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral in Montreal.
Overview
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
Bas-reliefs
References
Categories:
- 1903 in Canada
- 1903 sculptures
- Allegorical sculptures in Canada
- Bronze sculptures in Canada
- Buildings and structures completed in 1903
- History of Montreal
- Monuments and memorials in Montreal
- Outdoor sculptures in Montreal
- Sculptures by Louis-Philippe Hébert
- Sculptures of men in Canada
- Sculptures of women in Canada
- Statues in Canada