NE65 Copper Angel

Autumn photograph of the Angel of the North. The strong sunlight brings out the copper colours of the Angel, hence the name ‘Copper Angel’. This straight on view of the Angel shows off the size and scale of the sculpture aided by the man holding his son and looking up at the Angel.

The sculpture was created by Antony Gormley and was unveiled in February 1998, it is situated beside the A1 and is seen by over 150,000 people each year.

Link to Gateshead Councils page http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%20and%20Culture/attractions/Angel/Home.aspx