Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Dr Norman Bethune

This sculpture of Dr Norman Bethune is found outside of the Medical Science building at U of Toronto and is inspired by his legacy of bringing modern medicine to rural China many  years ago. The artist for this sculpture is David Pellettier and there are many sculpture of Bethune throughout China. You can read a bit more information HERE.

15 comments:

  1. Quite interesting, and his statue is reflective!

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  2. That's a wonderful sculpture. Reading the information about him it sounds like he was a true humanitarian.

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  3. He's hero to the people of China.

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  4. A wonderful sculpture of a wonderful man.

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  5. Fine photo of this sculpture. How fine he was able to spread medical aid to so many people.

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  6. He sounds like a man who had great impact. Very nice that he has been honored.

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  7. A special statue of a great man.

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  8. Hello,

    He sounds like a great man, love the sculpture! Wishing you a great day!

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  9. Excellent tribute to a brilliant man Pat, interesting link ✨

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  10. Very interesting, and someone I hadn't heard of before. Thanks!

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