Linda, Bronze sculpture in Lindamägi, Estonia
Linda is a bronze sculpture on a granite plinth in Tallinn, depicting a woman sitting on a stone while carrying rocks. The figure appears calm and focused as she performs her laborious task.
Artist August Weizenberg created this bronze version in 1920, roughly 40 years after his marble version appeared in 1880. The gap between the two works reflects the enduring importance of this subject in Estonian art.
The monument depicts a scene from the Estonian epic Kalevipoeg, where a woman pauses while carrying stones. This story is familiar to many Estonians and makes this location a symbol of endurance and mourning.
The monument sits in central Tallinn and is easy to reach on foot, with good views from several angles. The area is accessible during daylight hours and offers plenty of space for viewing and photography.
Many visitors do not know that the story of this figure comes directly from an ancient Estonian epic and is deeply rooted in local identity. This literary connection makes it far more than just a statue in the city.
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