Fencer sculpture, Wrocław, Bronze water well fountain in University Square, Wrocław, Poland
Description
The Fencer sculpture in Wrocław is a bronze figure mounted on a water well base with water flowing from its lower section. The artwork captures a man in fencing posture with dynamic movement lines.
History
Sculptor Hugo Lederer created this bronze fountain in 1904 and installed it in the university district of Wrocław. The work became part of the square's artistic development during the early modern period.
Culture
The figure portrays a fencer in classical stance, linking the university's academic traditions with physical disciplines that have long been part of the city's identity.
Practical
The sculpture sits at the intersection of multiple pedestrian paths and serves as an easy landmark in the university district. Visitors find it a good spot for rest and photos surrounded by the busy university area.
Did you know?
The figure's stance was deliberately crafted to convey both the lightness and power of a fencing movement. This artistic choice makes the sculpture a visual symbol of human grace and athletic excellence.
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