Oslo: Bodies In Granite & Bronze

Hello again, Blogonauts!

Oslo is ablaze with blooms, even in late September. The manicured gardens and parks leave the eye agog, giving residents and visitors alike the impression of being almost personally cared for by the city.

On Wednesday, we ventured out to Frogner Park, a vast combination of meadows & walkways north of the city center. There, stretching over 110 acres are hundreds of sculptures of human figures, mostly nude, covering the entire human lifespan. Each was crafted by Gustav Vigeland in bronze and granite. The sculpture garden begins with a pedestrian bridge lined with 58 sculptures. Walking further along is a cascading fountain, again surrounded by sculptures. Finally, on the hilltop stands a 46-foot tall granite monolith of intertwined human bodies again surrounded by sculpted human figures.

The sculpture-lined bridge leading to the rest of the park


I don't think this fellow likes children.

The Fountain

The Monolith

A pair of contemplative fellows

The view looking back along the path

The pictures offer only a glimpse of the park. Indeed, one visit is not enough to take in the diverse depictions of the hoi polloi.

More about Oslo later on

Location: Oslo, Norway

Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2023 at 6:39 AM

    It looks like they are all males. Not that I'm complaining . . .

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2023 at 7:42 AM

    Beautiful! Is that weather typical? I’m surprised to see it looking so summery —Anna

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