Liberty Memorial, Copenhagen
The Liberty Memorial (Danish: Frihedsstøtten), located in front of Central Station in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a 20 meter tall obelisque erected in memory of the peasant reforms in 1788 which led to the abolition of serfdom (Danish: Stavnsbåndet). The 20 metre tall obelisque is made of sandstone from Nexø on Bornholm and its base is made of Norwegian marble. The four female figures at the base of the obelisque symbolise Bravery, Civic Virtue, Fidelity and the Industrious Cultivation of Land.[1]
History
The architect and painter Nicolai Abildgaard was charged with the design of the monument. The four statues and two reliefs were created by Johannes Wiedewelt, Nicolai Dajon and Andreas Weidenhaupt.[2] The foundation stone was set by Crown Prince Frederick (VI), on 21 September 1792 and it was completed in September 1797.
The column was renovated for the first time in 1850–51. It was dismantled in connection with the construction of the current
See also
- Sculpture of Denmark
References
- ^ "The Liberty Column". Visit Denmark. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ "Frihedsstøtten" (in Danish). Gyldendal. Retrieved 8 January 2015.