Title:

Ours et Nante

Sculptor:

Jean Robert IPOUSTÉGUY

Date:

1979

Dimensions:

115 and 130.5 cm

Materials:

Bronze

Location:

Centre Culturel de Dulcon

Description:

Ours et Nante are two 1979 bronzes by Jean Robert Ipoustéguy, created for the monumental sculpture « l'Homme construit sa ville » ("Man Builds His City") in Berlin. Nante Eckensteher (literally "Nante the Lamplighter") is an iconic character from 19th-century Berlin theatre, a popular figure of the witty and resourceful common folk. The bear is the heraldic symbol of Berlin, appearing on the city's coat of arms since the 13th century.

The Centre Culturel de Dulcon:

The Centre Culturel de Dulcon is a space dedicated to the promotion of artistic and cultural heritage. It houses contemporary works and organizes exhibitions highlighting the connections between artistic creation, local history, and collective memory. The presentation of the Ours et Nante sculptures is part of an ongoing effort of conservation and public outreach around the work of Ipoustéguy.

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