was designed by Tomi Ungerer. He was a graphic artist and book illustrator, born and raised in the Alsace (a biography of him calls him an Alsatian artist which sound really odd). The fountain was to represent the duality of the Alsace with roots in France and Germany.
.
.
..
pictures imperfect blog 
What an impressive fountain, Elke 👏 To me, an “Alsation Artist” is either somebody who draws Alsations or a dog that is an artist 😂
LikeLiked by 2 people
I know, right?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I had no idea that Toni Ungerer had turned his attention to sculpture. I wonder if he’s done any other pieces?
LikeLiked by 1 person
No idea, either. I think this was a special for his native area.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I wonder who thought to as him, as he’s not down as a sculptor?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well, he is a “famous son” of Strasbourg. So maybe somebody approached him and asked about a tribute to him or to Strasbourg and it evolved from there. No idea, I’m just speculating.
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLike
There is a whole museum dedicated to Tomi Ungerer in Strasbourg. It’s on my to do list, or rather my “want and will definitely do soon” list.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I fancy that too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I just realised I misspelled his name, it’s Tomi (from Jean-Thomas). I’ve corrected it.
LikeLike
I thought it was Tomi, but hadn’t even noticed you’d got a typo.
LikeLike
I like this sculpture or fountain 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Tomi Ungerer, what else can I say. I wish we hadn’t been so rushed when we passed there.
LikeLiked by 1 person