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Ekhofplatz

Conrad Ekhof

Hamburg 1720 - Gotha 1778
German actor, widely regarded as one of the foremost actors of the German-speaking realm in the 18th century
(Wikipedia)

Hans Kies
1961

Description

Bronze head.

Inscription(s)

CONRAD EKHOF
Schauspieler
*12.8.1720 †16.6.1778
——
"Vater der deutschen
Schauspielkunst"
1750-1756
Auftritte in Schwerin
——
Gründete
1753 in Schwerin
die erste deutsche
Theater-Akademie

Signature

Text plaque signed "Gedenktafel zum 225. Todestag - Theaterfreunde Schwerin e.V."

Sculptor

Hans Kies (Kolberg 1910 - Berlin 1984), German sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Liste der Denkmäler, Brunnen und Skulpturen in Schwerin.

Locatie (N 53°37'36" - E 11°25'4") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: demv195; Photograph: 5 August 2016
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