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Froebicus

One of the Treppenkäfer (Stairs-Beetles) of Nordhausen

Nadja Gropp
2010

Beschreibung / Description

Little bronze sculpture of an imaginary beetle, sitting on a pile of books.

Beschriftung(en) / Inscription(s)

bildung
froebel academy
international

Informationsschild / Information Sign

Froebicus
Entwurf:
Nadja Gropp

Finanziert von:
Froebel Academy International
GmbH
JugendSozialwerk Nordhausen e.V.

Anmerkung / Annotation

The Froebicus (scarabaeus froebicus internationalis) is a beetle of the family of Short-time country escapers [Kurzzeitlandflüchter] (Internationalidae). They are about 30 cm tall and stand out due to their unparalleled intelligence.

Künstler*in / Artist

Nadja Gropp, German sculptor from Nordhausen.

Quellen & Informationen / Sources & Information

Treppenkäfer, Froebicus - scarabaeus froebicus internationalis.
NNZ-online, Krabbel-Nachwuchs.

Stichworte / Tags

Lage / Location (N 51°30'7" - E 10°47'39") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: deth056; Photograph: 12 August 2013
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