Krasnale Weterynarz, Bronze dwarf statue near Hansel & Gretel houses in Wrocław, Poland
Krasnale Weterynarz is a small bronze veterinarian figure located near the Hansel and Gretel houses in the Borek district. The sculpture rests on the ground and shows the dwarf in a casual pose.
The statue was installed in 2010 as part of a growing collection of dwarf figures that originated from the Orange Alternative movement of the 1980s. This protest movement used humor and small artistic objects to respond to political repression.
This dwarf depicts a veterinarian and belongs to a collection of bronze figures representing different professions throughout the city. The figures tell stories of work and daily roles that people play in the community.
The sculpture sits outdoors in a public area and is easy to reach on foot. A city map showing all dwarf figures helps visitors find the various artworks scattered throughout the city.
This figure is part of one of Europe's largest collections of permanent dwarf sculptures. Visitors are often surprised to discover how many of these small artworks are hidden in different corners throughout the city.
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