This closeup is of one of over 200 granite, bronze, and wrought iron sculptures in Frogner Park in Oslo, Norway (commonly referred to as Vigeland Park). The sculpture figures all depict the human condition from birth to death--and many human activities from children running to couples embracing. I call this the "people's park" because the sculptor, Gustav Vigeland, gifted his works to the city of Oslo in the mid-30s and since then has attracted visitors from all over the world.
Here's a view of the park looking back toward the city street (it was a very rainy day when we visited as you can tell from my photos):
This view is from walking into the park toward the Sculpture Monolith which is the centerpiece of the sculpture collection:
Some other examples of sculptures--some joyful, as with the Dancing Girl or children playing, others depicting more sorrowful human conditions--aging, conflict:
For more closeups from all over, or to enter your own macros, be sure to check out Lisa's Chaos here every Monday.
(Photos: August 2011 at Frogner Park--commonly called Vigeland Park--in Oslo, Norway)
11 comments:
Lov ely photos from the Frogner Park. Was there last year. Have a fine week.
That is an impressive piece of work! It would be wonderful to see in person - I am sure you were thrilled, in spite of the rain!
Oh I would love to visit here. Some day I might get to travel far from home. Until then, I will see the world through Macro Monday.
Have a great week..
very interesting Park...love the sculptures...they really tell a story!
I'm impressed with the detail of muscle and veins in that first shot. Very impressive work.
Thanks for sharing these unique pieces!
Fascinating what they can do with hard stone and make it so smooth!
Cool macro! Those are some great sculptures!
Delicious photos, poetic sculptures, very nice. Greetings.
Wow ~ Photography is excellent of such amazing sculpture ~ Wow! Carol (A Creative Harbor)
Wonderful to have you come by ^_^
What an interesting place. I bet one could spend hours there examining the works.
Just INCREDIBLE statuary! Sometimes park statuary is so modern and annoying (to me) but these are wonderful!
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