Public Artwork
Monument to Maurice Duplessis
Artwork creator(s):
Brunet, Émile
Text author(s):
Duplessis, Maurice
Installation year:
1977
Remarks on location:
The monument is located near Grande-Allée East.
Text of the artwork:
MAURICE DUPLESSIS Premier ministre 1936-1939, 1944-1959
Nous ne voulons pas que la législature de Québec soit à la remorque d'Ottawa.
Elle doit être menée par les citoyens de Québec.
Trois Rivières, 1944
Artwork theme:
Tribute
History:
This work is a tribute to the Prime Minister who held office the longest in Quebec history, i.e. from 1936 to 1939 and 1944 to 1959.