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Sandstraße 5 (Wihadistraße)
(Haus Vorwärts)

Johannes Gutenberg

Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg (Mainz c. 1398 - 1468)
German goldsmith, credited with being the inventor of the mechanical printing press
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
1882

Description

Stone statue of Gutenberg reading in an open book in his left hand.
This facade was built in 1882 after designs of Wilhelm Hermann Lüninghusen.

Sculptor

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

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Haus Vorwärts.

Locatie (N 53°4'31" - E 8°48'36") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dehb010; Photograph: 18 July 2013
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