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Nornenbrunnen

Norns Fountain

Urðr, Skuld and Verðandi

Hubert Netzer
1907

Description

Fountain in the shape of a large basin, with statues of the Germanic norns - female beings who rule the destiny of gods and men - Urðr (Urd), Skuld and Verðandi. It is made from Muschelkalk.

Inscription(s)

nornenbrunnen gestaltet 1907
von hubert netzer

Signature

1907 / hubert netzer

Sculptor

Hubert Netzer (Isny im Allgäu 1865-München 1939), German sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Liste Münchner Brunnen.
München-Wiki, Nornen-Brunnen.
Wikipedia, Nornenbrunnen (München).
Schwabenmedia, Brunnen in Bayern.

Locatie (N 48°8'33" - E 11°34'18") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: deby069; Photograph: 5 September 2010
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