Monument to Josif Pančić, Protected cultural monument in Academy Park, Stari Grad, Serbia.
Description
The Monument to Josif Pančić stands in Academy Park and depicts a bronze figure of a researcher holding a magnifying glass and plant stem, with books at the base. The composition displays typical attributes of scientific work and scholarship from the 1800s.
History
Sculptor Đorđe Jovanović created this figure, which was unveiled in May 1897 in the presence of the Serbian King. The work was created to honor a leading scholar who presided over the Serbian Academy.
Culture
The monument honors a botanist who advanced the study of plants in Serbia and discovered numerous species. His depiction holding a magnifying glass and plant specimen reflects his dedication to scientific observation of the natural world.
Practical
The monument sits in Academy Park in central Belgrade and is freely accessible year-round. The location near several museums and educational institutions makes it easy to include in a broader walking tour of the city.
Did you know?
This work was among the first full-figure monuments created by a Serbian artist and was exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1891. Presentation at this renowned international exhibition showed growing recognition of Serbian art on the world stage.
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