Näckrosen

The bronze sculpture Näckrosen measures 10 centimeters in height and 26 centimeters in length, featuring a young woman floating on a water lily leaf.

Swedish sculptor Per Hasselberg created this piece in 1892, first exhibiting a plaster cast version in Copenhagen before presenting it at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

The sculpture merges Nordic folklore with classical aesthetics by depicting a figure surrounded by water lilies and symbolic heads representing mermen from Scandinavian mythology.

Multiple versions of Näckrosen exist in bronze and marble, with reproductions displayed across Swedish museums and public spaces for viewing throughout the year.

The green patina finish on the bronze surface demonstrates the technical expertise of Hasselberg in metal craftsmanship and surface treatment techniques.

Creator: Per Hasselberg

GPS coordinates: 59.31960,18.11400

Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:20