The statue that stands on a pedestal includes a sculpture of the poet, facing the window where his adored Julija Primic used to live, and a sculpture of a Muse above him sitting on a rock and holding a laurel branch in her hand.[3] The poet is dressed in the outfit of the period and holds a book symbolising his Poems (Poezije).[4][5] The sculpture of Prešeren is 3.5 metres (11 ft) high, and the entire monument is 9.6 metres (31 ft) high.[3] There is a small statue on the building that Prešeren faces, as well.[6]
Pedestal
Farewell, relief by Ivan Zajec on the pedestal of the Prešeren Monument
The pedestal of Prešeren's statue is made of Pohorje tonalite and has three steps.[4][5] Above it, there is a cut rock block with the inscription "Prešeren".[2][4] The lighter base of the muse is made of Tyrolian granite.[5] It was made by the stonemason Alojzij Vodnik per a design by Max Fabiani, who based his work on a concept by Ivan Zajec. A letter about the erection of the monument and some coins have been built into the pedestal.[6]
There are two bronze reliefs on the lower part of the pedestal, depicting scenes from Prešeren's Poems.[3] The right one, titled Farewell (Slovo) or Črtomir and Bogomila (Črtomir in Bogomila), depicts a scene from the poem The Baptism on the Savica. The left one, titled Fisherman (Ribič), depicts a scene from the poem Fisherman.[7] The reliefs on the pedestal were created by Zajec in 1901.[8][3] They have a Classicist composition, a Realist cadre, an impressionist final touch, and emphasise Prešeren's Romantic poetry with its content.[2] The upper part of the pedestal is decorated with a stylised lime tree, reminding of the poet's homeland's symbol.[1]
History
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Creation and unveiling
Celebration ahead of the unveiling of the monument
The idea for the Prešeren monument was first proposed by a group of grammar school students in 1889. In 1891, it was supported by 52 Slovene scholars, and finally, in 1898, by Ljubljana mayor Ivan Hribar. He also organised a board for this purpose.[6] Hribar announced a competition in 1899.[9] Seven sculptors submitted their proposals in time,[3][9] among them Franc Berneker, Anton Bitežnik [sl], Jakob Žnider [sl], Alojzij Progar, and finally Ivan Zajec, who won it.[9] He received the commission on 18 October 1900.[9]
Zajec started his work in the studio of Hans Makart in Vienna.[2] The model for Prešeren was Prešeren's portrait by Goldenstein, and he depicted the suit of Prešeren after a model from 1830–1840, borrowed in a Vienna museum. The model for the muse was Olimpia Pozatti, a dancer from Trieste. The monument of Prešeren was cast in Krupp [de] foundry in Vienna (Kaiserlich Königliche Kunst-Erzgießerei)[9] in September 1903, and the muse was cast in the beginning of 1904.[6] The costs for the entire monument were around 71,000 kronen, largely raised by Slovene women and various societies.[9]
The monument was ceremonially unveiled on 10 September 1905. Over 20,000 people were present. The ceremonial speech was read by Ivan Tavčar.[3] A biography of Prešeren with some of his poems was published by Engelbert Gangl [sl] on the occasion.[9]
References
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^ abŽitko, Durjava (1992). "Spomeniki 19. stoletja na Slovenskem" [Monuments of the 19th Century in the Slovene Lands]. Kronika: časopis za slovensko krajevno zgodovino [The Chronicle: the Newspaper for the Slovenian History of Places]. Association of Slovenian Historical Societies, Section for the History of Places. 40 (1). ISSN 0023-4923.
^ abcdBeja, Boris (5 November 2011). [Prešeren Monument]. Planet Siol.net. Archived from the original on 7 November 2011.
^ abcdefŠavc, Urška. "France Prešeren – slikovno gradivo" [France Prešeren – Pictorial Material]. In Šmid Hribar, Mateja; Golež, Gregor; Podjed, Dan; Kladnik, Drago; Erhartič, Bojan; Pavlin, Primož; Ines, Jerele (eds.). Enciklopedija naravne in kulturne dediščine na Slovenskem [Encyclopedia of Natural and Cultural Heritage in Slovenia] (in Slovenian). Retrieved 20 May 2012.
^ abcRozman, Ksenja (1965). "Ljubljanski javni spomeniki" [Public Monuments in Ljubljana]. Kronika: časopis za slovensko krajevno zgodovino [The Chronicle: the Newspaper for the Slovenian History of Places] (in Slovenian). Association of Slovenian Historical Societies, Section for the History of Places. 13 (2). ISSN 0023-4923.
^ abcStopar, Ivan; Prelovšek, Damjan (1992). Walks in old Ljubljana: a guide to its culture and history. Marketing 013 ZTP. p. 97; 132.
^ abcd"Odprti kop: Prešernov spomenik v Ljubljani" [Open Dug: Prešeren Monument in Ljubljana]. MMC RTV Slovenija (in Slovenian). RTV Slovenija. 8 February 2009.
^Znidarčič, Asta (2009). "Zajec Ivan". In Vide Ogrin, Petra (ed.). Slovenski biografski leksikon (in Slovenian). ISBN978-961-268-001-5.
^"Nestor slovenskega sladkovodnega ribištva, slikar, konservator, potopisec, naravovarstvenik in slovenski domoljub" [The Nestor of Slovenian Freshwater Fishing, Painter, Conservator, Travel Writer, Nature Conservationist and Slovenian Patriot]. Ribič (in Slovenian) (4): 87. 2021. ISSN 0350-4573.
^ abcdefg"Listek: Iz zgodovine Prešernovega spomenika" [A Ticket: From the History of the Prešeren Monument]. Slovan: mesečnik za književnost, umetnost in prosveto [Slovan: A Monthly for Literature, Arts and Education] (in Slovenian). Vol. 3, no. 10. Zvezna tiskarna. 1905. pp. 318–319. ISSN 1408-0222.
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The Preseren Monument in Ljubljana Slovene Presernov spomenik also Preseren Statue in Ljubljana is a late Historicist bronze statue of the Slovene national poet France Preseren in Ljubljana the capital of Slovenia 1 It stands in the eastern side of Preseren Square in front of the Central Pharmacy Building in Ljubljana the capital of Slovenia It is among the best known Slovenian monuments 2 Preseren MonumentArtistStatue Ivan ZajecPedestal concept by Ivan Zajec design by Max Fabiani stonemason Alojzij VodnikTypeSculptureLocationLjubljanaCoordinatesCoordinates 46 3 5 07 N 14 30 22 71 E 46 0514083 N 14 5063083 E 46 0514083 14 5063083 Contents 1 Statue 2 Pedestal 3 History 3 1 Creation and unveiling 4 ReferencesStatue Edit Detail of the statue of Preseren Sculpture of the muse The statue that stands on a pedestal includes a sculpture of the poet facing the window where his adored Julija Primic used to live and a sculpture of a Muse above him sitting on a rock and holding a laurel branch in her hand 3 The poet is dressed in the outfit of the period and holds a book symbolising his Poems Poezije 4 5 The sculpture of Preseren is 3 5 metres 11 ft high and the entire monument is 9 6 metres 31 ft high 3 There is a small statue on the building that Preseren faces as well 6 Pedestal Edit Farewell relief by Ivan Zajec on the pedestal of the Preseren Monument The pedestal of Preseren s statue is made of Pohorje tonalite and has three steps 4 5 Above it there is a cut rock block with the inscription Preseren 2 4 The lighter base of the muse is made of Tyrolian granite 5 It was made by the stonemason Alojzij Vodnik per a design by Max Fabiani who based his work on a concept by Ivan Zajec A letter about the erection of the monument and some coins have been built into the pedestal 6 There are two bronze reliefs on the lower part of the pedestal depicting scenes from Preseren s Poems 3 The right one titled Farewell Slovo or Crtomir and Bogomila Crtomir in Bogomila depicts a scene from the poem The Baptism on the Savica The left one titled Fisherman Ribic depicts a scene from the poem Fisherman 7 The reliefs on the pedestal were created by Zajec in 1901 8 3 They have a Classicist composition a Realist cadre an impressionist final touch and emphasise Preseren s Romantic poetry with its content 2 The upper part of the pedestal is decorated with a stylised lime tree reminding of the poet s homeland s symbol 1 History EditThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it May 2012 Creation and unveiling Edit Celebration ahead of the unveiling of the monument The idea for the Preseren monument was first proposed by a group of grammar school students in 1889 In 1891 it was supported by 52 Slovene scholars and finally in 1898 by Ljubljana mayor Ivan Hribar He also organised a board for this purpose 6 Hribar announced a competition in 1899 9 Seven sculptors submitted their proposals in time 3 9 among them Franc Berneker Anton Biteznik sl Jakob Znider sl Alojzij Progar and finally Ivan Zajec who won it 9 He received the commission on 18 October 1900 9 Zajec started his work in the studio of Hans Makart in Vienna 2 The model for Preseren was Preseren s portrait by Goldenstein and he depicted the suit of Preseren after a model from 1830 1840 borrowed in a Vienna museum The model for the muse was Olimpia Pozatti a dancer from Trieste The monument of Preseren was cast in Krupp de foundry in Vienna Kaiserlich Konigliche Kunst Erzgiesserei 9 in September 1903 and the muse was cast in the beginning of 1904 6 The costs for the entire monument were around 71 000 kronen largely raised by Slovene women and various societies 9 The monument was ceremonially unveiled on 10 September 1905 Over 20 000 people were present The ceremonial speech was read by Ivan Tavcar 3 A biography of Preseren with some of his poems was published by Engelbert Gangl sl on the occasion 9 References Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Preseren Monument Ljubljana a b Zitko Durjava 1992 Spomeniki 19 stoletja na Slovenskem Monuments of the 19th Century in the Slovene Lands Kronika casopis za slovensko krajevno zgodovino The Chronicle the Newspaper for the Slovenian History of Places Association of Slovenian Historical Societies Section for the History of Places 40 1 ISSN 0023 4923 a b c d Beja Boris 5 November 2011 Presernov spomenik Preseren Monument Planet Siol net Archived from the original on 7 November 2011 a b c d e f Savc Urska France Preseren slikovno gradivo France Preseren Pictorial Material In Smid Hribar Mateja Golez Gregor Podjed Dan Kladnik Drago Erhartic Bojan Pavlin Primoz Ines Jerele eds Enciklopedija naravne in kulturne dediscine na Slovenskem Encyclopedia of Natural and Cultural Heritage in Slovenia in Slovenian Retrieved 20 May 2012 a b c Rozman Ksenja 1965 Ljubljanski javni spomeniki Public Monuments in Ljubljana Kronika casopis za slovensko krajevno zgodovino The Chronicle the Newspaper for the Slovenian History of Places in Slovenian Association of Slovenian Historical Societies Section for the History of Places 13 2 ISSN 0023 4923 a b c Stopar Ivan Prelovsek Damjan 1992 Walks in old Ljubljana a guide to its culture and history Marketing 013 ZTP p 97 132 a b c d Odprti kop Presernov spomenik v Ljubljani Open Dug Preseren Monument in Ljubljana MMC RTV Slovenija in Slovenian RTV Slovenija 8 February 2009 Znidarcic Asta 2009 Zajec Ivan In Vide Ogrin Petra ed Slovenski biografski leksikon in Slovenian ISBN 978 961 268 001 5 Nestor slovenskega sladkovodnega ribistva slikar konservator potopisec naravovarstvenik in slovenski domoljub The Nestor of Slovenian Freshwater Fishing Painter Conservator Travel Writer Nature Conservationist and Slovenian Patriot Ribic in Slovenian 4 87 2021 ISSN 0350 4573 a b c d e f g Listek Iz zgodovine Presernovega spomenika A Ticket From the History of the Preseren Monument Slovan mesecnik za knjizevnost umetnost in prosveto Slovan A Monthly for Literature Arts and Education in Slovenian Vol 3 no 10 Zvezna tiskarna 1905 pp 318 319 ISSN 1408 0222 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Preseren Monument Ljubljana amp oldid 1131054755, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
