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Nationaal Monument NKB

National Resistance Monument

Willem De Backer
1959

Beschrijving / Description

Stone sculpture of a woman with a dying son in her arms, overlooked by a man.

Opschrift(en) / Inscription(s)

Nationaal Monument NKB

Gesigneerd / Signature

De Backer

Aantekening / Annotation

The statue commemorizes a part of the Leuven resistance during World War II and is placed on the initiative of the Nationale Koningsgezinde Beweging Leuven. Unveiling 4 October 1959.

Kunstenaar / Artist

Willem De Backer, Belgian scultptor.

Bronnen & informatie / Sources & Information

Stad Leuven, Bezienswaardigheden, Standbeelden.

Trefwoorden / Tags

Locatie / Location (N 50°52'52" - E 4°41'49") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: bevb005; Photograph: 31 October 2009
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