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Study and bedroom of King Frederic II of Prussia. Huge columns support the ceiling. King Friedrich II died in the armchair in this room August 17, 1786.
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Study and bedroom of King Frederic II of Prussia. Huge columns support the...

Mausoleum for Queen Luise, wife of Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III, in the gardens of Charlottenburg Palace. Queen Luise died in 1810, only 34 years old.She was much regretted and remembered for her gentleness and patriotism during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Mausoleum for Queen Luise, wife of Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III, i...

Charlottenhof Palace, Sanssouci Gardens. One of the two niches in the dining room. Red courtain and starry sky by Schinkel, reminiscent of his stage sets for Mozart's Magic Flute. Classicist statue of King David (1826-1829).
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Charlottenhof Palace, Sanssouci Gardens. One of the two niches in the di...

Temple in memory of Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810) on Pfaueninsel (Peackock-Island), one of the Queen's favourite walks. The sandstone facade was designed by Queen Louise's husband, King Friedrich Wilhelm III.
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Temple in memory of Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810) on Pfaueninsel (Peackock...

Bagni di Lucca. Prince Nicolaus Demidoff, a fabulously rich Russian guest, built a small pavilion and bridge. His arms are on the bridge. His son Anatol married Princess Mathilde, cousin of Napoleon III. The couple also took the waters at Bagni di Lucca.
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Bagni di Lucca. Prince Nicolaus Demidoff, a fabulously rich Russian guest, buil...

George Washington,first president of the United States (1732-1799) Terracotta, H:56 cm RF 350 Executed ad vivum during the visit of the sculptor from the 2nd to 7th october 1784 on Mount Vermon.
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George Washington,first president of the United States (1732-1799) Terracotta,...

Memorial Rotunda at Kelheim, Bavaria, exterior, built 1863 under the reign of Ludwig I of Bavaria, to celebrate the victory over Napoleon 50 years earlier at the battle of Leipzig. Built by Leo von Klenze, with 34 marble winged victories by Franz Schwanthaler and his workshop.
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Memorial Rotunda at Kelheim, Bavaria, exterior, built 1863 under the reign of L...

Memorial Rotunda, interior, at Kelheim, Bavaria, built 1863 under the reign of Ludwig I of Bavaria. to celebrate the victory over Napoleon I at the battle of Leipzig, 50 years earlier. Interior overall view shows marble winged victories by Franz Schwanthaler and his workshop.
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Memorial Rotunda, interior, at Kelheim, Bavaria, built 1863 under the reign of...

Memorial Rotunda, interior, at Kelheim, Bavaria, built 1863 under the reign of Ludwig I of Bavaria. to celebrate the victory over Napoleon I at the battle of Leipzig, 50 years earlier. Interior overall view shows marble winged victories by Franz Schwanthaler and his workshop.
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Memorial Rotunda, interior, at Kelheim, Bavaria, built 1863 under the reign of...

Memorial Rotunda, interior, at Kelheim, Bavaria, built 1863 under the reign of Ludwig I of Bavaria. to celebrate the victory over Napoleon I at the battle of Leipzig, 50 years earlier. Interior shows marble winged victories by Franz Schwanthaler and his workshop.
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Memorial Rotunda, interior, at Kelheim, Bavaria, built 1863 under the reign of...

Wooden bridge (1803) across the Danube River near Beuron, upper course of the river, Baden-Wuerttemberg.
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Wooden bridge (1803) across the Danube River near Beuron, upper course of...

Winged victories (a total of 34 marble statues) in the "Befreiungshalle" - "liberation rotunda" at Kelheim,Bavaria.Built 1863 by order of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, in memory of the end of the Napoleonic Wars (1815). Architect Leo von Klenze.
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Winged victories (a total of 34 marble statues) in the "Befreiungshalle"...