"Lovers"

This interesting statue is located in the park in front of Vancouver City Hall. "Lovers" is by sculptor Gerhard Jughum (1932-1977). Two naked figures face each other. While the statue is exposed from this vantage point, a lot of people haven't seen it, as it is found on a hill and behind a hedge.

Another statue in the same park is erected to Captain George Vancouver, mentioned in an earlier post here.

Captain Vancouver, Royal Navy

As mentioned in a previous post about Vancouver City Hall, here's a sketch of the statue of Captain George Vancouver. It stands outside the north entrance of the building, overlooking the city and the north shore mountains. The caption on the plaque reads like this:

"On June 12th, 1792, Captain George Vancouver, R.N., celebrated mariner and intrepid explorer, under authority of His Majesty King George III of England, sailed into Burrard's Inlet and landed men on the site of the present City of Port Moody.

"To the memory of that enterprising mariner whose geographical accomplishments are venerated to this day and whose proud name this city bears, this memorial tablet is erected on behalf of the citizens of the City of Vancouver, this 22nd day of June, 1962."

Vancouver City Hall

Located at the corner of Cambie Street and West 12th Avenue, Vancouver City Hall is an imposing building with a spectacular view across False Creek to the north and the densely populated downtown core.

Built in 1936, this 12-storey building exhibits art deco influences. A statue of Captain George Vancouver, in whose honour the city is named, stands near the front of the building near these trees. I will probably return to sketch the statue one of these days.