Die Hüterin — Oldenburg (Oldb), Germany
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N 53° 08.361 E 008° 12.602
32U E 447156 N 5888063
"Die Hüterin" by Gerhard Marcks (1889 - 1981) is a gift from the city to the Oldenburg State Theatre and stands in front of its doors
Waymark Code: WMM66A
Location: Niedersachsen, Germany
Date Posted: 07/28/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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"Die Hüterin" steht als Geschenk der Stadt an das Oldenburgische Staatstheater vor dessen Türen. Der Bildhauer Gerhard Marcks empfand sie in Form und Gestaltung seiner ältesten Tochter Brigitte nach. Sinnbildlich steht sie aber eher für die Seherin Veleda und für die der Weiblichkeit zugeschriebenen schützenden und heilenden Kräfte.
Die Bronzestatue entstand 1974 und hat mit dem Sockel aus dunklem Granit eine Hohe von 2,20 Metern.

Gerhard Marcks (* 18. Februar 1889 in Berlin; † 13. November 1981 in Burgbrohl) war ein deutscher Bildhauer und Grafiker, der auch für seine Holzschnitte, Lithographien und Keramiken bekannt ist.

"Die Hüterin" ("the guardian") is a gift from the city to the Oldenburg State Theatre and stands in front of its doors. The sculptor Gerhard Marcks created it in form and design after his eldest daughter Brigitte. But Symbolically it rather stands for the visionary Veleda and for the protective and healing powers ascribed to the femininity.
The bronze statue was created in 1974 and has, with the base of dark granite, a height of 2.20 meters.

Gerhard Marcks (* 18. February 1889 in Berlin; † 13. November 1981 in Burgbrohl) was a German sculptor and graphic artist, who is also well known for his woodcuts, lithographs and ceramics.

Quelle / source: Oldenburg Tourismus und Marketing GmbH, wikipedia (Gerhard Marcks)

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Die Hüterin

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Gerhard Marcks

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1974

Materials used: Bronze

Location: Oldenburg State Theatre

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