Jol - Reykjavik, Iceland
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N 64° 08.515 W 021° 55.781
27W E 454759 N 7113158
This work is located in the Einar Jonsson Museum Sculpture Garden
Waymark Code: WMQC98
Location: Iceland
Date Posted: 02/03/2016
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This sculpture is entitled "Jol" which is Icelandic for "Christmas". It is dated "1917-1922".
All of the sculptures here are by Icelandic artist Einar Jonsson.
The work depicts a child...or is it an angel, standing with arms stretched out at the sides...and spreading an elaborate gown. Hidden behind the child and seen only when viewing the sculpture from the side is a seated (or kneeling, crouching?) adult angel who may be praying.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Jol
Figure Type: Fantasy creature
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Einar Jonsson
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1917-1922
Materials used: bronze
Location: Einar Jonsson Museum Sculpture Garden
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