"Friede 1648" (Szalinski) - Osnabrück, NDS, Germany
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N 52° 16.649 E 008° 02.479
32U E 434593 N 5792333
The door handle of Fritz Szalinski, which is used at the Osnabrück town hall, shows a cast bronze, sculpted pigeon, which is located on the handle with the words "PEACE 1648".
Waymark Code: WMY4EN
Location: Niedersachsen, Germany
Date Posted: 04/19/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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[DE]
Die Türklinke von Fritz Szalinski (Informationen zu Fritz Szalinski), welche am Osnabrücker Rathaus angebraucht ist, zeigt eine aus Bronze gegossene, plastisch ausgearbeitete Taube, welche sich auf dem Griff mit dem Schriftzug „FRIEDE 1648“ befindet.

Das Haupt der Taube ist im Profil von rechts zu sehen, ihr großes, rundes Auge scheint den Betrachter anzublicken. Ihr Kopf ist geneigt und ihr Schnabel berührt fast ihren voluminösen, langen Hals. Ihre Flügel sind am Körper angelehnt, auf der Brust zeigen sich einige Kreise. Ihre Krallen befinden sich auf dem Griff über den Buchstaben F und R. Ihr Federkleid endet kurz über dem Schlüsselloch und somit unter dem Griff. Vor dem Schriftzug befindet sich das Wappen Osnabrücks, welches ein Rad darstellt.

Fritz Szalinski (* 8. Dezember 1905 in Osnabrück-Haste; † 20. Mai 1978 in Osnabrück) war ein deutscher Bildhauer. Eine Vielzahl seiner Werke befindet sich im Öffentlichen Raum, insbesondere in seiner Heimatstadt Osnabrück. Szalinski arbeitete in Holz, Stein, Metall sowie Keramik und zeichnete auch.

[EN]
The door handle of Fritz Szalinski, which is used at the Osnabrück town hall, shows a cast bronze, sculpted pigeon, which is located on the handle with the words "PEACE 1648".

The head of the pigeon can be seen in the profile from the right, her big, round eye seems to be looking at the viewer. Her head is tilted and her beak almost touches her voluminous, long neck. The wings are folded against the body, on the chest are circles hinting at feathers. Her claws are on the handle above the letters F and R. In front of the lettering there is a wheel which represents the coat of arms of Osnabrück.

Fritz Szalinski (born December 8, 1905 in Osnabrück -Haste, † May 20, 1978 in Osnabrück) was a German sculptor. A large number of his works are located in the public space, especially in his hometown Osnabrück. Szalinski worked in wood, stone, metal and ceramics and also drew.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Friede 1648

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Fritz Szalinski

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1963

Materials used: Bronze

Location: Door handle of city hall

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