Amazone zu Pferde

The Amazone zu Pferde is a bronze statue depicting a warrior woman on horseback defending herself with a lance against an attacking panther. The sculpture stands at the eastern stairway of the Altes Museum and rests on a rectangular limestone base.

The statue was completed in 1841 by sculptor August Kiss and became a significant work of the Berlin School of Sculpture in the 19th century. It embodied the artistic style and classical themes favored during this period.

The statue depicts an Amazon defending herself against a leaping panther and forms a thematic pair with the Lion Fighter sculpture opposite it. Together, these two works frame the museum's staircases and create a bold visual statement that greets visitors entering the building.

The sculpture stands directly at the stairway and is easily visible from outside, though closer viewing requires access to the museum courtyard. The area can be crowded, especially when other visitors are taking photographs or using the stairs.

A copy created in 1929 through German-American collaboration now stands at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This transatlantic reproduction shows how influential the work became beyond European borders.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Inception: 1841

Creator: August Kiss

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 52.51927,13.39925

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41