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Histoire de la musique à Montréal
1967
Frédéric Back
1924 - 2013

Born in Sarrbrücken, Germany, illustrator Frédéric Back  is renowned worldwide for his animated films. He has received numerous honours and prizes, including two Oscars: one in 1982 for Crac! and the second in 1987 for L’homme qui plantait des arbres (The Man who Planted Trees).

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Category
Stained Glass
Acquisition mode
Donation
Source mention
Gift of Steinberg’s Limited
Materials
painted glass, wrought iron
Technique(s)
forged, painted
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Location
Location
Location
Station Place-des-Arts
Localization
East mezzanine
Accessibility
Access limited to métro opening hours; artwork is outside the turnstiles

Artwork description

This painted glass mural is an homage to the history of music in Montréal, from the time of Jacques Cartier to the contemporary era. Numerous prominent historical figures are represented, such as Calixa Lavallée, Guillaume Couture, Alexis Contant, and Emma Lajeunesse (Dame Emma Albani).