Greta Garbo, Bronze sculpture at Greta Garbos torg in Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden.
This bronze sculpture at Greta Garbos torg shows the profile and facial features of the celebrated Swedish actress. The figure occupies a central position in the square, framed by the surrounding architecture of Södermalm.
Swedish artist Thomas Qvarsebo created this public memorial to Greta Garbo, unveiled on September 18, 2005 in Stockholm. The sculpture was made as a tribute to one of cinema's most influential early actresses.
The memorial was donated to the City of Stockholm on 18 September 2005, the date that would have been Greta Garbo's 100th birthday. A second version of the sculpture stands at Filmstaden in Solna, the film studio where many of her films were made.
You can reach the sculpture by taking the metro to Skanstull station and walking north through Södermalm for about 5 minutes. The square is easily accessible and sits in an active neighborhood with cafes and shops nearby.
The sculpture features intentionally angled surfaces that reveal different aspects of Garbo's face depending on your viewing angle. As you walk around the figure, distinct expressions and perspectives of the actress emerge.
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