Statues - Hither & Thither

Site Search:

Dessau
Stadt Dessau-Roßlau
Sachsen-Anhalt

Stadtpark

Kentaur und Nymphe

Centaur and Nymph

Reinhold Begas
c. 1888

Description

Sculpture of a young woman trying to mount on a centaur's broad back, who has crouched down helpfully and reaches back with his left hand to help her climb up.

It is a slightly different version of the sculpture in the Kolonnadenhof in Berlin.

Signature

R. Begas
Aktien-Gesellschaft v. H. Gladenbeck u. Sohn Friedrichshagen b. Berlin

Sculptor

Reinhold Begas (Schöneberg 1831 - Schöneberg 1911), German sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Kentaur und Nymphe (Begas).
Das schöne Detail..., Dessau - Plastik und Skulptur im Stadtzentrum, Teil 3.

Locatie (N 51°50'1" - E 12°14'27") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: desa133; Photograph: 3 September 2022
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
If you want to use photos, please contact us via the contact form (in Dutch, English or German).
© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

Your banner here? Click for information.