La Vaque de Jerri
by John McKenna
Royal Society of British Sculptors
A perfectly, lovely calf stares inquisitively at a toad.
One of a group of Jersey cows in St. Helier, Jersey.
This sculpture is a tribute to the Island breed and a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of
The World Jersey Cattle Bureau.
(Unveiled 29th September 2001)
Legislation since 1763 protects this breed of cow in its island home. Originating on the Island of Jersey this dairy animal is well known for its natural ability to produce rich milk.
The group of cattle seem to be wandering happily around shoppers in the middle of the city.
Even appreciating affection from two tourists who were in Jersey for
a 1940's Jersey at War reenactment. April 2013.
I just love this sign with the sweet calves standing at the gate behaving in such a gentle and as "unbull-like" manner as one could imagine.
And finally this carved and painted bull with a Beatles-type haircut
on a piece of furniture in a house.
I cannot remember exactly but I am almost certain that this was in the house were Victor Hugo lived for a while when he was in Jersey (1852 - 1855) or Guernsey (1855).
