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(Bay. Nationalmuseum)

Maximilian II von Bayern

Maximilian II of Bavaria

München 1811-München 1864
King of Bavaria, 1848-1864
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
ca. 1894

Description

Bronze statue of the king with a sword and a model of the museum. It stands in a niche above the entrance of the museum.

Inscription(s)

MAXIMILIAN II

meinem
volk
zu ehr
und
vorbild

Annotation

The Bayerische Nationalmuseum was founded in 1855 by King Maximilian II.

Sculptor

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

Locatie (N 48°8'34" - E 11°35'27") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: deby029; Photograph: 4 September 2010
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