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Swan of Kleve
Swan of Kleve
Swan of Kleve
Swan of Kleve
Swan of Kleve
Swan of Kleve
Swan of Kleve
Swan of Kleve
Swan of Kleve
Swan of Kleve
Swan of Kleve
Swan of Kleve
Swan of Kleve

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The swan is set on a plain cylindrical column within a circular area of cobbles. The swan stands facing the river, one foot raised to support a shield with the arms of Kleve shown in low relief. Its neck arches backwards and then forwards as its beak points out across the river, and its wings stretch upwards and outwards. The swan is the symbol of the town of Kleve in Germany, one of the two towns twinned with Worcester (the other being Le Vesinet, France).
Title

Swan of Kleve

Date

2001

Medium

bronze alloy

Measurements

H 50 x W 120 x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 204 x W 45 x D 45 cm

Accession number

WR1_IL_S019

Acquisition method

commissioned by Peter Telfer

Work type

Statue

Owner

City of Worcester

Custodian

City of Worcester

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

Inscription description

bronze plaque set in cobbles at the base of the column: Ein Gescenk des Partnerchaftes- / vereins under der Klever Burger an / die Stadt Worcester / Bronzeplastik: Dieter von Levetzow; second plaque set in cobbles: Presented by the / Citizens and Twinning Association / of Kleve / to the City of Worcester / Sculptor: Dieter von Levetzow

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Located at

Copenhagen Street, Worcester

WR1 2JN

Sited on the riverside path, near Copenhagen Street Car Park.