Make Way for Ducklings sculpture

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The Make Way for Ducklings sculpture is a beloved bronze public artwork in Boston depicting the duck family from Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf bronze sculpture
outdoor sculpture
public art installation
public artwork
artForm sculpture
basedOn Make Way for Ducklings
basedOnWorkAuthor Robert McCloskey
country United States of America
creator Nancy Schön
depicts Jack the duckling
Kack the duckling
Lack the duckling
Mack the duckling
Mrs. Mallard
Nack the duckling
Ouack the duckling
Pack the duckling
Quack the duckling
genre children’s literature-inspired art
hasCoordinateSystem geographic coordinates
hasCulturalSignificance iconic representation of the book Make Way for Ducklings
symbol of Boston’s affection for children and families
hasPart Jack statue
Kack statue
Lack statue
Mack statue
Mrs. Mallard statue
Nack statue
Ouack statue
Pack statue
Quack statue
hasUse photo opportunity for visitors
tourist attraction
inception 1987
isPartOf public art of Boston
languageOfWork none
locatedInCity Boston
locatedInCountry United States of America
locatedInPark Boston Public Garden
locatedInState Massachusetts
locatedNear Charles Street entrance of the Boston Public Garden
location Boston Public Garden
material bronze
notableFor being a popular attraction for children and families
depicting the duck family from Robert McCloskey’s book Make Way for Ducklings
publicAccess yes
sculptor Nancy Schön
subjectOf tourist guides to Boston
unveiledIn 1987

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Public Garden
hasAttraction

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