Altona, Manitoba, Canada: Large Easel and Painting
Artist Cameron Cross created a 76 ft.+ tall easel to hold a replica Van Gogh painting in recognition of Altona as the Sunflower Capital of Canada.
- Address:
- 10th Ave. NE, Altona, MB, Canada
- Directions:
- In a small park on 10th Ave. NE and the corner of 5th St. NE in the town of Altona.
- Admission:
- Free.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Large Easel and Painting One of Cameron Cross's Van Gogh easel structures. This easel stands at 76 feet 6 inches and was erected in 1998. The painting celebrates Altona's reputation as the Sunflower Capital of Canada. Cross has erected other giant easels, including the largest in Goodland, Kansas.
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