Man & Griffin - Vienna, Austria
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N 48° 11.673 E 016° 22.822
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This sculpture is adjacent to one of the fountains located in the gardens of the Belvedere Palace in Vienna.
Waymark Code: WMKNAM
Location: Wien, Austria
Date Posted: 05/05/2014
Views: 5
This marble sculpture depicts a naked young man straddling a large griffin and forcing its mouth open. One can see a spout in the griffin's mouth that shoots water into the adjacent fountain.
Unfortunately there is no sign at the site indicating the artist, title or date.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Figure Type: Combination of two figure types
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Materials used: marble
Location: Belvedere Palace, Vienna
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