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Haarenufer 9
(Jahn-Halle der Oldenburger Turnerbund)

Friedrich Ludwig Jahn

(Lanz, Brandenburg 1778 - Freyburg, Unstrut 1852)
German gymnastics educator and nationalist, commonly known as "Turnvater Jahn"
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
c. 1859

Description

Marble bust.

Inscription(s)

JAHN

Annotation

Since 1909 this bust is standing in front of the building of the Oldenburger Turnerbund.

Sculptor

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

Sources & Information

Stadt Oldenburg, InternetStadtplan (Kunst im öffentl. Raum).

Locatie (N 53°8'28" - E 8°12'16") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dens288; Photograph: 8 March 2015
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