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Die Vereinigung von Glück und Kunst im Rokokoko.
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"GLÜCKSSCHWEIN" -
Lucky pig; a pig as a lucky charm.

Elector Carl-Theodor von der Pfalz (1724 - 1799) is of such great importance for Schwetzingen's history that the city erected a monument to him in the anniversary year of 2016. The sculptor Peter Lenk from Bodman-Ludwigshafen could be won as an artist, who depicts the sovereign in the company of a rococo lady riding a pig.

The artist, known for his provocative work, was inspired by a statement made by the Prussian King Friederich the Great for this unusual equestrian monument called "Glücksschwein" "designated. The enlightened monarch Carl-Theodor was ridiculed for his love of peace as a coward.

In terms of foreign policy and military it was rather insignificant; rather, he was interested in the fine arts and music. This is why Peter Lenk created an allegory of the muses with this flirtatious and revealing rider, from whom Carl-Theodor was kissed so profusely. It is reasonable to assume that the rococo lady also erected a monument to the Elector's mistresses.

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Latest comments - All (26)
 HaarFager
HaarFager club
Interesting story and statue!
4 years ago.
 Heide
Heide club has replied
Vielen Dank, Nouchet
Hab' eine gute Woche.
4 years ago.
 Heide
Heide club has replied
Yes, a modern work of art interpreted from the history of our small town.
Many thanks, Kenneth
4 years ago.
 Heide
Heide club has replied
Ist auf jeden Fall auch mit einem Augenzwinkern zu sehen.
Weiss nicht, ob die Schwetzinger offener sind ...

Danke schön, Gudrun
4 years ago.
 Heide
Heide club has replied
Thank you very much, Wierd
4 years ago.

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