The Marten Toonder monument in Rotterdam. "Marten Toonder" (1912-2005) was a Dutch comic creator, born in Rotterdam. He was probably the most succesful comic artist in the Netherlands and had a great influence in the Dutch language by introducing new words and expressions. His most famous comic figure was "Oliver B. Bommel" and his assistent "Tom Poes"( Tom the cat). At the top you can see Tom and the plaid jacket of Bommel.
There are several creations from his comics realized on the bottom of the monument, but I notice now I have a new creation in front of my photo, a smoking lady!
Amazingly productive career.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love the bear...kind of reminds me of Winnie the Pooh.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI like most blogs with pictures from all over the world. I'll come back here
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYours :)
Like the way the statue reflects his work.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLots going on on that monument! I like the hippo.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDit monument hebben we nog niet gezien in Rotterdam.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGroetjes,
Filip
Er is veel te zien aan dat monument!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt certainly appeals to me!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis is one that requires a good look. I like figures that you have to look at carefully.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIndeed, how popular Tom Cat and Oliver B. Bommel were and probably still are! Great monument.
Hugs,
Mariette
I love this sculpture Marianne, so fun :) not so much the smoking lady, its surprising how many people still smoke isn't it!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGreat shot :D
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSmoking is an ugly, dirty and unhealthy habit so I am more interested in the comic background.
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