Sir Etienne-Paschal Tache Sculpture L.P. Hebert

Sir Etienne-Paschal Tache (Montmagny, Quebec, 1795-1865) Patinated Plaster Sculpture by C.M.G. Louis-Philippe Hebert 1885 depicting Tache standing beside a podium referencing the Quebec Conference, Confederation, resolutions adoptee a la conference de Quebec soue la presidence de Sir Etienne P. Tache, 10 Oct 1864. Signed on base, dated. Some restorations and damage to sculpture, as shown. Sir Etienne-Paschal Tache, a former Premier of the Province of Canada, represented the electoral district of L’Islet. First elected in 1841 after a career in medicine, Tache also held several Cabinet posts, was appointed legislative councillor and was Speaker of the Legislative Council. He presided over the Quebec Conference in 1864. (From the Library of Parliament Website). 28.5 x 9 x 7 inches deep.

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