The story of the sculpture The "Reclining Woman with Fruit" by Fernando Botero is very likely the most expensive sculpture Bamberg ever bought! Botero is a Columbian artist, living in North America and Europe for many years now. His paintings or sculptures all share one common feature: They are, well ..... lets say .... "chubby."
Btw.... a "sister" of the "Reclining Woman with Fruit", the "Reclining Woman with Cigarette", is located in St. Petersburg FLA.
For Boteros "big" equates with "voluptuous" and "beautiful."
The reclining woman in Bamberg has an interesting story to tell: On 22nd of July 2005, she was placed into the Regnitz River near the Obere Brücke (upper bridge) using a floating crane. During the Week of Antiques, she was intended to become an eye-catching bathing beauty. However, things didn’t quite work out as planned: On the same evening, attentive onlookers noticed that the sculpture was resting on her pedestal at an oblique angle. The organizers immediately alerted the fire and water brigades, who sent divers to stabilize the 870-kilogram bronze statue – but all in vain. As was found out later, the pontoon on which the figure was mounted in the Regnitz had a little hole and thus filled the pontoon slow but steady with water. In the end, the sculpture had to be lifted to safety with a crane. Ever since, it has remained at Heumarkt, the place where You took the picture.
There this lady stares off into the distance, lost in thought.
Greetings from Germany
Tom
The story of the sculpture Thank you for the information about the sculpture in Bamberg. I always wondered how such a large bronze sculpture wound up in what appeared to be the back area of Bamberg. My wife and I are now back living in the states and miss Germany and all its wonderful villages and towns. Thank you again for sharing this information.
Paul
I was stationed in Bamberg in 1st 54th infantry in the building to the left of Headquarters at front gate. I still remember some of the pictures. Hope to get back for a visit soon.
I was stationed in Bamberg in 1st 54th infantry in the building to the left of Headquarters at front gate. I still remember some of the pictures. Hope to get back for a visit soon.
We visited 15 cities and towns in Bavaria Dec. 16-31, 2009. It was a whirlwind tour
hosted by our Army son and his Bavarian fiance. Your pictures captured a lot of what
we saw in Wurzburg, Ansbach, Heidleburg, Nurnburg, etc. We were stunned by the beauty
and cleanliness of Bavaria and by the hospitality and friendliness of the German
people. Thanks for these ground level photos. They really capture the spirit of Weihnachten.
Best German Christmas market? Hi, myself and my wife are thinking of visiting the German Christmas Markets this year and were wwondering if anyone recommends anywhere of interest? The pictures look fantastic and can't wait!
I went to Bamberg in the mid 80's. I lived in a small town called Schesslitz for the summer months. I really enjoyed my time there. I met some German friends and was able to go to the German School in Bamberg. My time there was so amazing. I plan to come back to visit one day. It would be great if you posted some pictures of Schesslitz. Chi Megwetch (Big Thanks) for posting this site.
Auschwitz Concentration Camp hen, started the trend of imprisoning the so-called criminals grouped into various classes distinguishable by marks on their attires; Jews and Soviet prisoners of war were quite inhumanly treated.
http://www.historicaltravelguide.com/auschwitz-concentration-camp.html
loved it '71-'73, Loved the city,moved off base and lived just pass the railhead.
Ate the most food at Colosios. The girl I dated grandfather owned a barber shop and served as a tanker in Russia,Last name HoH.
I've always hoped to return.it holds some of the best memories of my life.
pls do send me updates on my email May God have Mercy on us all heal the World of pain loveless and endless misunderstandings forgive our sins Lord Jesus Save us from the fires of hell
Praise to the Holy Trinity,Mother Mary Interceed for us to your SON our Lord Jesus Bless every Priest Sisters & every soul AMEN
bamburg i was in Bamburg from '76-'79 , i loved my time there and the people i met and got to know..beautiful town and country around it. was with the 6th bat. 10th field art. would really love to go back sometime . it was an awesome place .
Auschwitz Concentration Camp Auschwitz II and the ruins of the gas chambers are seen today listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Far away from here are the memorial plaques inscribed with many languages.
http://www.historicaltravelguide.com/auschwitz-concentration-camp.html
was in 3/35 armor from 73 75 was in hhq and c company was in commo would like to hear from anyone there at the time and there was a small guest house right off the post on the other side of the post from where the rod and gun club was had a girl worked there called sissy was trying to think of the name of it anyone that was there would like to hear from them at devol1954@yahoo.com
i loved it there I was there from spring of 83 to spring of 85 and i loved it there and would love to go bak. I was stationed at 2/2 Calvary Unit . My e-mail address is brotherfalls@yahoo.com if anyone wants to contact me . Thanks Raymond
Auschwitz-Birkenau I once again looked at your forum on the Holocaust. Thank you for your compassion and sensitivity in posting this. Most people look for the horrific things that happened there, and often forget the victims themselves. Thank you for educating us all.
Trying on medieval garb in western Europe Hi Paul and Kate, I stumbled across your excellent travel log and was impressed by the detail and fine pictures! I am about to visit Germany and England in a few weeks, for a few weeks each (aug-oct 2010), and am dying to have the experience of being able to try on some armor and weapons - and take some pictures! I have scoured the net for days and can't finquestd what I'm after. I am hoping of stumbling across a place where i can try a few things on whilst visiting castles and medieval towns, but thought i'd ask you if you have any suggestions to help me in my quest! :)
thanks, any advice much appreciated!
matt
dukearithon@hotmail.com
Our voyage through life has taken a rather pleasant and unexpected turn. After spending three years in Bavaria in the beautiful town of Ansbach and two more in Landstuhl, near the French and Luxembourg borders, Kate was accepted for a two year extension at the Landstuhl Military Hopsital. So, our journeys will continue for us here in Europe, at least for the next two years. I hope you will enjoy our adventures and stories of our trips. So, please join us. As I have shared with you before what St. Augustine said, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page”. I hope... full info
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The story of the sculpture
The "Reclining Woman with Fruit" by Fernando Botero is very likely the most expensive sculpture Bamberg ever bought! Botero is a Columbian artist, living in North America and Europe for many years now. His paintings or sculptures all share one common feature: They are, well ..... lets say .... "chubby." Btw.... a "sister" of the "Reclining Woman with Fruit", the "Reclining Woman with Cigarette", is located in St. Petersburg FLA. For Boteros "big" equates with "voluptuous" and "beautiful." The reclining woman in Bamberg has an interesting story to tell: On 22nd of July 2005, she was placed into the Regnitz River near the Obere Brücke (upper bridge) using a floating crane. During the Week of Antiques, she was intended to become an eye-catching bathing beauty. However, things didn’t quite work out as planned: On the same evening, attentive onlookers noticed that the sculpture was resting on her pedestal at an oblique angle. The organizers immediately alerted the fire and water brigades, who sent divers to stabilize the 870-kilogram bronze statue – but all in vain. As was found out later, the pontoon on which the figure was mounted in the Regnitz had a little hole and thus filled the pontoon slow but steady with water. In the end, the sculpture had to be lifted to safety with a crane. Ever since, it has remained at Heumarkt, the place where You took the picture. There this lady stares off into the distance, lost in thought. Greetings from Germany Tom