Såningskvinnan

The Såningskvinnan sculpture stands 7.5 meters tall and features a woman sowing seeds with her right hand while holding a basket in her left.

Created by sculptor Per Hasselberg in 1883, this statue represented the first female figure in Gothenburg's public art collection and was cast in Paris.

The sculpture carries agricultural symbolism through its depiction of seed sowing, reflecting the connection between Swedish society and cultivation practices of the period.

Located at coordinates 57.706753, 11.9685879, visitors can find this bronze and granite monument in the center of Brunnsparken, near multiple transportation connections.

The statue received a complete renovation in 2015, during which specialists cleaned and restored its bronze surfaces and water features including lions' heads.

Location: Gothenburg Municipality

Inception: 1883

Creator: Per Hasselberg

Height: 7.5 m

Made from material: granite, bronze

GPS coordinates: 57.70675,11.96859

Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:27