Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar

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Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar, Bronze sculpture in Lützowplatz, Berlin, Germany.

The bronze figure depicts Hercules wrestling with the Erymanthian Boar, standing at 1.65 meters tall on an exposed aggregate concrete base.

Louis Tuaillon created this sculpture in 1902, marking a period when German artists frequently incorporated classical mythology into public artworks.

The sculpture represents the fourth of Hercules' twelve labors, where the hero had to capture the destructive Erymanthian Boar without killing it.

Located in Berlin-Mitte district at coordinates 52.5046575, 13.3525394, the sculpture remains accessible throughout the year for public viewing.

The bronze work features inscriptions from both the artist L. Tuaillon and the foundry H. Noack Berlin-Friedenau on its concrete foundation.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Inception: 1902

Creator: Louis Tuaillon

Height: 1.65 m

Made from material: bronze, exposed aggregate concrete

GPS coordinates: 52.50466,13.35254

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:29

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