Versunkener Riese, Stone sculpture in Frauenplan, Weimar, Germany
Description
The Versunkener Riese is a stone sculpture in the Frauenplan area that depicts a giant man partially emerging from the ground. The figure shows the head, chest, bent knee, and right foot carved from polished volcanic rock.
History
Sculptor Walter Sachs created this work from black pikrite stone in 1992. It was placed near the Goethe National Museum in central Weimar.
Culture
The sculpture invites visitors to interact with art in a playful way, especially through its polished surfaces where children regularly climb and slide.
Practical
The sculpture sits between Goethe's residence and Brauhausgasse and is therefore easy to reach. The polished surfaces can become slippery during rain or snow.
Did you know?
The figure is made from three large stones laid flat against each other, creating a man who appears to rise from beneath the earth. This unusual construction gives the work a subtle connection to its surroundings.
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