''The Traveler'' is a cast aluminum sculpture by
Richard Beyer
Richard Sternoff Beyer (July 26, 1925 – April 9, 2012) was an American sculptor from Pateros, Washington. Between 1968 and 2006, Beyer made over 90 sculptures.
Biography
Beyer was born in Washington D.C. on July 26, 1925. He was raised in Vi ...
, installed at the corner of Franklin and Wall in
Bend, Oregon
Bend is a city in and the county seat of Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. It is the principal city of the Bend Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bend is Central Oregon's largest city, with a population of 99,178 at the time of the 2020 U.S ...
. The statue, nicknamed "Art", was installed in 1982 and depicts a man sitting on a bench, with two ducks. It was temporarily removed in December 2020 for repairs. People often take photographs with the man, or place objects in his wallet.
See also
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List of public art in Bend, Oregon
Public art in Bend, Oregon, in the United States, has been facilitated in part by Art in Public Places (AiPP), since 1973.
List of artworks
* ''The Traveler (sculpture), Art'' (also known as ''The Traveler'') by Richard Beyer, installed 1982, Co ...
References
External links
“Sculpture” by Richard Beyer, Bend, Oregonat Waymarking
1982 establishments in Oregon
1982 sculptures
Aluminum sculptures in Oregon
Ducks in art
Buildings and structures in Bend, Oregon
Outdoor sculptures in Oregon
Sculptures of men in Oregon
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Sculptures of birds in Oregon
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