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Graun-Denkmal, Bronze monument in Wahrenbrück, Germany.

The Graun-Denkmal on Graunplatz in Wahrenbrück is a bronze bust of composer Carl Heinrich Graun on a granite pedestal. The bust was cast by the Lauchhammer art and bell foundry; the granite for the base came from Dresden and the foundation stone from Strehla. Eight chestnut trees, planted in 1858, surround the site.

The monument's realisation took 23 years: thoughts of commemorating Graun began in 1846, and a committee of twelve citizens each from Wahrenbrück and Liebenwerda collected funds from 1860. The foundation stone was laid on 19 September 1867, and the monument was unveiled on 20 June 1869 opposite the site of Graun's birthplace, at a cost of 1,681 marks.

Wahrenbrück's parish church, where the Graun brothers were baptised, is regarded as their baptismal church. The town keeps the memory of three composer brothers: August Friedrich, Johann Gottlieb and Carl Heinrich. Since 2010 the Graun-Gesellschaft Wahrenbrück association has maintained this legacy, and the Ratskeller is being converted into a future Graun centre.

The monument is located in the center of Wahrenbrück and easy to find as it sits on a public square that is well accessible. The site offers space to walk around and linger, especially in the shade of the old trees on warm days.

The 1869 monument cost 1,681 marks in total. The bronze bust was cast by the Lauchhammer art and bell foundry, the granite for the pedestal came from Dresden, and the foundation stone from Strehla. Fundraising had begun in 1846, when a collection in the town parish church brought in 37 talers, 11 silver groschen and 4 pfennigs.

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September 9, 1867
Creator
Hugo Hagen
Official opening
June 20, 1869
Made from material
bronze, granite
GPS coordinates
51.55024,13.36359
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