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Abraham a Sancta Clara

Johann Ulrich Megerle
(Kreenheinstetten bei Meßkirch 1644 - Wien 1709)
Austrian priest, preacher and writer
(Wikipedia)

Hans Schwathe
1928

Beschreibung / Description

Stone statue of Abraham a Sancta Clara, originally with a cross in his right hand.

Beschriftung(en) / Inscription(s)

ABRAHAM
a
SANCTA CLARA
1644-1709

Signiert / Signature

hans schwathe / x. 1928

Anmerkung / Annotation

Unveiled 22 October 1928.

Künstler*in / Artist

Johannes (Hans) Schwathe (Strachwitzthal, Österreichisch Schlesien 1870 - Wien 1950), Austrian sculptor and medallist (Wikipedia).

Quellen & Informationen / Sources & Information

Kunst und Kultur Wien, Denkmäler im Bereich der Wiener Ringstraße.
Wikipedia, Burggarten (Wien).
Stadt Wien, Kulturgut.

Stichworte / Tags

Lage / Location (N 48°12'16" - E 16°22'3") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: atwi035; Photograph: 9 September 2012
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