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The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture, designed by Antony Gormley
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The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture, designed by Antony Gormley
The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture, designed by Antony Gormley, which is located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England.
It is a steel sculpture of an angel, 20 metres (66 ft) tall, with wings measuring 54 metres (177 ft) across. The wings do not stand straight sideways, but are angled 3.5 degrees forward; Gormley did this to create " a sense of embrace".
It stands on a hill on the southern edge of Low Fell, overlooking the A1 and A167 roads into Tyneside, and the East Coast Main Line rail route, south of the site of Team Colliery.
(Picture) Construction workers at Hartlepool Steel fabrications.
13th January 1998
Nigel Dobson
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
England
NCJ 076889
Media ID 21686819
© Mirrorpix
Angel Assemble Construction Construction Workers Sculpture Statue Steel 1998
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This print captures the iconic Angel of the North, a contemporary sculpture designed by Antony Gormley. Standing tall at 20 meters (66 ft), this steel angel with its wings spanning an impressive 54 meters (177 ft) is truly a sight to behold. The unique feature of the slightly angled wings, tilted forward at 3.5 degrees, was intentionally created by Gormley to evoke a sense of embrace. Located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, this magnificent sculpture stands proudly on a hill overlooking the A1 and A167 roads into Tyneside as well as the East Coast Main Line rail route. Its prominent position on the southern edge of Low Fell makes it impossible to miss for anyone passing through or visiting the area. In this particular snapshot from January 13th, 1998, we see construction workers from Hartlepool Steel fabrications diligently assembling this extraordinary piece of art. Their expertise and dedication are evident as they contribute their skills towards bringing Gormley's vision to life. Nigel Dobson skillfully captured this moment in time with his camera lens, preserving not only the physical construction process but also encapsulating the spirit and significance behind this remarkable sculpture that has become an enduring symbol for both locals and visitors alike.
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