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Georg Bötticher und Edwin Bormann

Georg Bötticher and Edwin Bormann

Georg Bötticher (Jena 1849 - Leipzig 1918),
German graphic artist, writer and publisher (Wikipedia).

Edwin Bormann (Leipzig 1851 - Leipzig 1912),
German author (Wikipedia).

Carl Seffner & Hans Zeißig
1919

Leipzig / Georg Bötticher und Edwin Bormann

Beschreibung / Description

Plaque with two portraits and text.
The portrait of Bormann was modelled by Hans Zeißig, who also designed the commemorative plaque. Bötticher's portrait was created by Carl Seffner.
It was unveiled on 16 April 1919 at the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the social club "Leoniden", of which Bötticher and Bormann were co-founders.

Leipzig - Georg Bötticher und Edwin Bormann

Beschriftung(en) / Inscription(s)

georg bötticher
1849 - 1918

edwin bormann
1851 - 1912

dem andenken zweier leipziger dichter
die in heiterem wort und vertrautem klang
ihrer heimatliebe ein köstlich denkmal setzten
widmen diese schlichte tafel in schwerer zeit
die leoniden
nov 1918

Georg Bötticher
1849 - 1918

Edwin Bormann
1851 - 1912

To the memory of two Leipzig poets
who in cheerful words and familiar sounds
set a delicious memorial to their love of their homeland
dedicate this simple tablet in difficult times
the Leonides
Nov. 1918

Signiert / Signature

(Bötticher) Monogram CF; (Bormann) HZ

Künstler*innen / Artists

Carl Seffner (Leipzig 1861 - Leipzig 1932), German sculptor (Wikipedia).
Hans Zeißig (Leipzig 1863 - Leipzig 1944), German sculptor and medallist from Leipzig (Deutsche Biographie).

Quellen & Informationen / Sources & Information

Bildlexikon Leipzig, Georg Bötticher und Edwin Bormann - Gedenktafel in Leipzig.
Architektur-Blicklicht, Brunnen & Denkmäler.

Stichworte / Tags

Lage / Location (N 51°20'25" - E 12°22'31") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: desn089; Photograph: 4 September 2022
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