The Fat Policeman, Charming Symbol of Peaceful Oulu

Rantakatu 6, 90100 Oulu
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Sculpture
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Introduction

The bronze statue of a chubby police officer stands tall on the market square of Oulu, serving as one of the city's iconic landmarks. Sculpted by artist Kaarlo Mikkonen (1920-2001), it is the only publicly displayed work by him. The statue stands at a height of 220 centimeters, 150 centimeters wide, and 112 centimeters deep (approximately 86.6 x 59 x 44 inches). It was constructed with the sponsorship of a public fund established in 1985 and completed in 1987.
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Rantakatu 6, 90100 Oulu

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