De Titaantjes, Bronze sculpture in Oosterpark, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Three bronze figures sit on a bench in Oosterpark, representing characters Bavinck, Hoyer, and Koekebakker from the novella De Titaantjes.
Hans Bayens created this sculpture in 1971, with a new cast installed in 1988 after the original was stolen in 1985.
The sculpture pays tribute to writer Jan Hendrik Frederik Grönloh, known as Nescio, featuring the opening line of his 1915 novella on its pedestal.
The artwork stands in Amsterdam-Oost's Oosterpark, accessible through multiple entrances and near public transportation stops.
The bronze figures perpetually observe park visitors, mirroring how the author and his characters watched people in this same location.
Location: Amsterdam
Inception: 1971
Creator: Hans Bayens
Made from material: bronze
Website: https://amsterdam.kunstwacht.nl/kunstwerken/bekijk/947-hommage-aan-nescio
GPS coordinates: 52.35863,4.91940
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:34
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