La Mano, Granite sculpture at Katarinavägen, Sweden.
La Mano is a granite hand sculpture on Katarinavägen in Stockholm that extends upward with an open palm. The work includes a stone plaque with text and historical details about those it honors.
Created in 1977 by artist Liss Eriksson, the sculpture honors Swedish citizens who fought abroad during the 1930s. The work emerged during a period when such memorials were being established across Scandinavia.
The hand serves as a memorial to Swedish volunteers who participated in events across Spain during a specific period. The gesture and name reflect solidarity with people affected by conflict in that country.
The sculpture is located on Katarinavägen in the Södermalm district and is easily accessible on foot. The site is well-served by public transit and clearly visible from street level for visitors passing through.
A smaller bronze version of this sculpture exists in the town of Skövde further south in Sweden. This means two distinct versions of the same artwork can be found in different locations.
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