Polar Bear with Cubs
Sculpture in Copenhagen, Denmark
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Polar Bear With Cubs (Danish: Isbjørn med unger) is a sculpture situated at the southern end of the Langelinie Quay, just north of Langelinie Marina, in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- 55°40′34″N 12°34′06″E
| Polar Bear with Cubs | |
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| Isbjørn med inger (Danish) | |
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| Artist | Holger Wederkinch |
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History
The sculpture was created by Holger Wederkinch in Paris. It was first exhibited at the Salon in 1929 where it won a gold medal. A bronze cast was in 1937 acquired by an anonymous buyer and gifted to Copenhagen's Port Authority. It was unveiled at the southern end of the Langelinie Quay in 1939.[1] The bear was shot in the head by a German soldier during the Occupation of Denmark. He was sent back to Germany for the act.
As of August 2024, the sculpture is not present at the location.
