Busto de Richard Wagner, monument in Leipzig
The Busto di Richard Wagner is a bronze sculpture in Leipzig depicting the famous composer. The approximately 3 feet (96 centimeters) tall figure stands on a simple sandstone base in the park next to the Schwanenteich, behind the opera house.
The original plaster model of the bust was created by Max Klinger in 1904 for a world's fair exhibition in the United States. The bronze version was cast and installed in Leipzig in 1983 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the composer's death.
The bust was placed in 1983 as a recognition of Wagner's importance to Leipzig's musical tradition. The simple, unadorned representation reflects the city's appreciation for the composer who was born there and shaped music history.
The monument is located slightly off the main paths in the park next to the Schwanenteich and requires some attention to find. Access is free and the area is open at all times, making it suitable for a quiet visit.
The plaster mold of the bust, which Max Klinger created in 1904 for a world's fair, is now preserved in the city's museum. This historical mold served as the foundation for the later bronze casting and connects two continents and a century in a single artistic line.
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