Royal Rosarian
Royal Rosarian is an outdoor 2011 bronze sculpture by American artists Bill Bane, located at the International Rose Test Garden, Washington Park in Portland, Oregon, United States.
| Royal Rosarian | |
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 The statue in 2011 | |
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| Artist | Bill Bane |
| Year | 2011 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | Royal Rosarian |
| Dimensions | 1.9 m × 0.66 m × 0.51 m (6.2 ft × 2.2 ft × 1.7 ft) |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| 45.51837°N 122.70552°W | |
| Owner | City of Portland |
Description and history
Royal Rosarian, designed by Oregon artist Bill Bane, was installed in Washington Park in 2011, becoming the park's third bronze sculpture.[1] Depicting a Royal Rosarian tipping his hat, the sculpture measures 76 inches (1.9 m) x 26 inches (0.66 m) x 20 inches (0.51 m).[2][3] It cost $41,000 and was commissioned by the Rosarians and the Royal Rosarian Foundation to commemorate the civic group's 100th anniversary.[2] A dedication ceremony was held in October 2011, beginning a series of celebrations associated with the organization's centennial.[1] The statue was presented to city Commissioner Nick Fish as a gift to Portland from the Royal Rosarians.[1] It is owned by the City of Portland.[4]
See also
References
- Hottle, Molly (October 9, 2011). "Royal Rosarians unveil bronze statue to mark upcoming centennial year". The Oregonian. Advance Publications. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- "Public Art Search: Royal Rosarian". Regional Arts & Culture Council. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- Cook, Sybilla Avery (April 2, 2013). Walking Portland, Oregon (2 ed.). Globe Pequot. p. 106. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- "Royal Rosarian". Public Art Archive. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
