Ludwig van Beethoven (Baerer)

Summary

Ludwig van Beethoven is a series of sculptures of Ludwig van Beethoven by German-American sculptor Henry Baerer. Versions are displayed in Central Park and Prospect Park in New York City, as well as Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The sculpture in Central Park was dedicated on July 22, 1884. It includes two bronze statues, including a bust of Beethoven and an allegorical female figure on a polished Barre Granite pedestal.[1]

Ludwig van Beethoven
ArtistHenry Baerer
TypeSculpture
SubjectLudwig van Beethoven
LocationNew York City; San Francisco

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Central Park: Ludwig Van Beethoven". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved June 19, 2014.

External links edit

  • Prospect Park: Beethoven Memorial, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation