Maternity, Stone statue in Motol, Czech Republic
Description
Maternity is a stone sculpture in Motol that depicts the relationship between mother and child as a three-dimensional artwork. The figure rises about 180 centimeters in the public space and spans roughly 95 centimeters in width, occupying a visible place in the district.
History
The sculpture emerged in 1974 as part of the expanding collection of public artworks during a particular period in Czechoslovak history. It documents through its stone form the beliefs of that era about how family and human relationships should be portrayed in art.
Culture
The portrayal of motherhood in stone shapes how visitors experience this part of the city and shows how this fundamental human relationship appears in local public art. Standing before the work reveals how the carved forms express the bond between mother and child.
Practical
The artwork stands in the Motol district and is reachable by several public transportation lines, making it straightforward to visit. The sculpture sits permanently in the open air and can be viewed at any time without special access requirements or restrictions.
Did you know?
The surface of the sculpture bears marks of natural weathering accumulated over decades in the Czech climate, making its history visibly apparent. This unretouched patina has become part of the artwork itself, telling the story of its time in public space.
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