Bågskytten Milles, Bronze sculpture in Djurgården, Sweden
Bågskytten Milles is a bronze sculpture on Djurgården featuring an archer balanced atop a granite eagle, all mounted on a tall stone pedestal. The complete composition rises approximately 12 meters (39 feet), creating a striking focal point within the park.
Carl Milles began work on this composition in 1913 as European tensions were rising. He completed the final version in 1919, after the First World War had concluded.
The archer stands upon an eagle, a symbol representing power and vision in Nordic traditions. This pairing reflects how the sculpture connects classical form with regional meaning.
The sculpture stands freely accessible in the park and can be viewed from various angles depending on your position along the surrounding paths. Approaching from the front provides the clearest view of the full composition.
The figure captures a moment of extreme physical tension, as if the arrow is about to be released. This sense of movement in such a monumental form becomes striking as you stand before it.
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