Näckrosen, Bronze sculpture in Stockholm, Sweden
Näckrosen is a bronze sculpture depicting a young woman resting on a water lily leaf. The work exists in multiple versions in bronze and marble, with casts displayed across Swedish museums and public spaces.
Swedish sculptor Per Hasselberg created the work in 1892, first showing a plaster version in Copenhagen before presenting it at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The piece emerged during a period when Scandinavian artists sought international recognition for their creations.
The work draws from Swedish folklore and shows a woman floating on a water lily leaf, surrounded by symbolic references to Nordic mythology and water spirits.
The sculpture is accessible year-round as multiple casts are distributed across different locations. Visitors should check specific museum or public space information to locate the version they wish to see, as instances are spread throughout the region.
The bronze surface features a distinctive green patina that showcases the artist's metalworking skill and specialized surface treatment methods. Hasselberg employed particular finishing techniques to achieve this characteristic coloration on the metal.
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