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Rauischholzhausen
(Gem. Ebsdorfergrund)
Lkr. Marburg-Biedenkopf
Hessen

Schloßpark

Bacchus

God of the grape-harvest, winemaking and wine
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
19th century

Description

Stone statue of Bacchus drinking wine.

The park was constructed in the last quarter of the 19th century after designs of Heinrich Siesmayer (1817-1900) and Carl Schäfer (1844-1908). The sculptures were bought in Italy by the the owner Ferdinand Eduard Stumm (1843 - 1925).

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Faber-Management, Schlosspark.
Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Schloss Rauischholzhausen -- The Castle of Rauischholzhausen Conference Centre, (Web-Archive).
Wikipedia, Schlosspark Rauischholzhausen.

Locatie (N 50°45'22" - E 8°52'55") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dehs249; Photograph: 7 October 2018
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