Schiller monument, Vienna, Bronze monument in Schillerplatz, Innere Stadt, Austria.
Description
The Schiller monument is a bronze statue of German playwright Friedrich Schiller on a decorated pedestal in the Inner City. The central figure is surrounded by four corner statues that make this an elaborate sculptural ensemble.
History
Artist Johannes Schilling created this monument in 1876, when Vienna was transforming after the removal of the city fortifications. The work emerged during a major period of urban redesign throughout the Inner City.
Culture
The four corner statues show different human life stages through a mother with child, a youth, an adult man, and an elderly person. These figures tell a story about human existence that often appeared in Schiller's works.
Practical
The monument sits near the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna with good accessibility from surrounding pathways. Karlsplatz station nearby provides convenient access to public transportation.
Did you know?
Relief panels at the base show symbolic elements including a pelican with chicks, Minerva's head, and Pegasus. These symbols relate to themes in Schiller's work such as family, protection, and artistic inspiration.
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