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Karl-Henning Seemann
1976

Description

Sculpture group on the edge of a basin, showing five men and a little girl, in three groups:

Three figures symbolizing 'Geiz' (Avarice), 'Gier' (Greed), 'Gönnerhaftigkeit' (Condescension)
A figure symbolizing 'Bettelei' (Begging)
A father explains his child how to deal with money.

Inscription(s)

kreislauf des geldes
karl henning seemann
1976 stiftung der
stadtsparkasse aachen

Sculptor

Karl-Henning Seemann (Wismar 1934), German sculptor from Löchgau, Baden-Württemberg (Webpage – Wikipedia).

Locatie (N 50°46'28" - E 6°5'7") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw118; Photograph: 4 May 2010
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