Sbratření, Bronze memorial statue in Vrchlického Gardens, Prague, Czech Republic
Description
Sbratření is a bronze sculpture by Karel Pokorný in Vrchlického Gardens that portrays two men sharing a moment of connection. The figures show a Czechoslovak soldier and a Red Army soldier in a naturalistic pose that captures an intimate human encounter.
History
The sculpture was created in 1950 to commemorate the liberation of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Army in May 1945. Its title refers to the brotherhood between the two nations during this period of shared struggle.
Culture
The memorial has generated numerous discussions regarding its representation of male relationships and national identity within public art in Czech society.
Practical
The memorial sits in a public garden that is freely accessible to visitors walking through the area. You can view the sculpture from multiple angles as you move around the peaceful park setting.
Did you know?
The sculpture carries a Czech cultural heritage designation and appears in the national Monument Catalogue under number 1000152797.
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