Viking - Reykjavik, Iceland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 64° 08.654 W 021° 56.373
27W E 454282 N 7113423
This sculpture is in front of the National Gallery of Iceland.
Waymark Code: WMNGCV
Location: Iceland
Date Posted: 03/11/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 4

This 1952 sculpture by Sigurjon Olafsson is an almost cubist depiction o fa Viking.The figure is carved from an oblong block of stone and shows the Viking with an open mouth, right hand on his belt and left hand on his hat.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Vikingurinn

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Sigurjon Olafsson

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1952

Materials used: stone

Location: in front of the National Gallery of Iceland.

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