Statue of Franz Kafka, Bronze statue in Old Town, Czech Republic
The statue of Franz Kafka depicts a symbolic scene in which a male figure sits on the shoulders of an empty suit, separated from its wearer. The work stands about 3.75 meters tall and is cast in bronze, a material that begins to oxidize naturally over time.
The sculpture was created in 2003 by artist Jaroslav Róna and draws from a literary work written between 1904 and 1905. The creation happened during a period when artistic tributes to writers were becoming more important throughout the city.
The figure commemorates a writer whose works were created here and became central to how people understand modern literature. Visitors sense a connection to the city's history as a place where writers and thinkers from different backgrounds lived and worked together.
The work sits at the intersection of two streets near a synagogue and is easy to find while walking through the area. Visitors should know the surface is smooth and the figure is visible from all sides, leaving space to view and photograph it from different angles.
The bronze surface constantly changes color through natural oxidation, meaning the work looks different depending on weather and season. Returning visitors often notice how the discoloration and patina develop over time.
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