Statue of Luc Robitaille | |
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Artist |
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Medium | Bronze sculpture |
Subject | Luc Robitaille |
Location | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
34°2′37.2″N118°15′57.8″W / 34.043667°N 118.266056°W |
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