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Trojická 4 / Podskalská 25, Nové Město

Dům s reliéfem plavců

House with a relief of rafters

artist unknown
1912

Description

Relief showing a pair of men carrying typical rafters’ tools – an axe, a saw and a rope – who are leaving their families to go to work. To their left stands a female figure holding a small child in her arms, whilst an older boy clings to his mother’s skirt.

Artist

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

Sources & Information

CapTour Pája, Sochy a fresky v Podskalí.
Encyklopedie Prahy 2, Dům čp. 1449-II/25 s reliéfem plavců.

Location (N 50°4'14" - E 14°24'54") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: czpr119; Photograph: 8 July 2026
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