Well of Life, Bronze sculpture in Donji grad, Zagreb, Croatia
The Well of Life features ten life-sized figures arranged in a circular formation around a cylindrical pool, representing different life stages from childhood to old age.
Created by Ivan Meštrović in 1905, the sculpture was first displayed at the Spring Exhibition of the Vienna Secession before its permanent installation in Zagreb in 1912.
The figures depict various human interactions, with couples embracing and communicating while an elderly figure contemplates his reflection in the water below.
Located at coordinates 45.8100357° N and 15.9700083° E in the Mimara Neighborhood, the bronze sculpture stands 125 centimeters tall on its stone base.
The sculpture combines the artistic influences of Auguste Rodin with elements of Vienna Secession art through its treatment of surface textures and body forms.
Location: Donji grad
Inception: 1905
Creator: Ivan Meštrović
Height: 125 cm
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 45.81004,15.97001
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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