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Eläintarhantie 5
(Kaupunginteatteri - City Theater)

Thalia ja Pegasos

Thalia and Pegasos

Kari Juva
1970

Description

Bronze sculpture depicting Pegasos, the inspirer of poetry, carriyng Thalia, the muse of comedy, on its back.

Signature

(on Pegasus' hooves): kari juva / 1967-69

Annotation

The statues stands on the lawn of the Helsingin Kaupunginteatteri (City Theater of Helsinki).

Artist

Kari Juva (Helsinki 1939), Finnish sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Helsinki City Artmuseum, Public Art.

Location (N 60°10'52" - E 24°56'29") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: fi166; Photograph: 4 July 2013
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