Project Background

Title: Willem de Vlamingh and The Black Swan

Location: Burswood Park - Burswood WA

Client: Burswood Park Board

Date Completed: 1997

Project Materials: Bronze

Project size: Over- life size

Background:

This sculpture forms part of the Burswood Park Heritage Trail and commemorates a major segment of West Australian history.

His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands visited Perth as the special guest of the Government of Western Australia. The Crown Prince was invited to attend the Tri-centennial celebration of the European naming of the Swan River and Rottnest Island by Dutch explorer and navigator, Willem de Vlamingh. The sculpture of “ Willem de Vlamingh and the Black Swan” was part of the commemorative ceremonies and dedicated in Burswood Park, Perth, by His Royal Highness on January 12th 1997.


Dedication: His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands

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