''Centaur and Nymph'' (German: ''Kentaur und Nymphe'') is an 1888
bronze sculpture
Bronze is the most popular metal for cast metal sculptures; a cast bronze sculpture is often called simply "a bronze". It can be used for statues, singly or in groups, reliefs, and small statuettes and figurines, as well as bronze elemen ...
by
Reinhold Begas
Reinhold Begas (15 July 1831 – 3 August 1911) was a German sculptor.
Biography
Begas was born in Berlin, son of the painter Carl Joseph Begas. He received his early education (1846–1851) studying under Christian Daniel Rauch and Ludwig W ...
, installed in the Kolonnadenhof outside the
Alte Nationalgalerie in
Berlin
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, Germany.
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1888 in art
In Germany, 1888 is known as the Year of the Three Emperors. Currently, it is the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13). The next year that also has 13 digits is the year 2388. The record will be surpassed as late ...
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1888 establishments in Germany
1888 sculptures
Bronze sculptures in Germany
Centaurs
Outdoor sculptures in Berlin
Sculptures of classical mythology
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Works by German people
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