Anton-Bruckner-Denkmal — Attraction in Vienna

I recently visited Stadtpark during a warm September afternoon and veyr much enjoyed viewing the Bruckner Bust against the green trees, making for better viewing conditions than past winter visits. It was nice seeing the bust of 19th-century Austrian composer, Anton Bruckner at this time of the year.

The bust was unveiled at Stadtpark in 1899 and is a depiction of an aged Bruckner, peering to the right and raising his left hand slightly. The bust is atop of a simple pillar resting upon four small, compacted pillars. Two similar compacted pillars flank the bust on both sides.

Hereby you can see statues and busts of other beloved Austrian composers, artists and writers such as the nearby monuments to Schubert...

This monument stands in tribute to Anton Bruckner, a 19th century Austrian composer, organist, and music theorist.

The monument is a bronze bust of Bruckner sitting atop a decorative socle of marble. The bust depicts Bruckner as an elderly man. The upper part of his torso and arms are also depict and unusually for a bust is highly textured to show the folds of his clothing, despite only wearing a suit. His left hand is placed in front with his index finger raised as if making a point.

The monument is located in Stadtpark, a pretty park in itself, and amongst many monuments to other notable Austrian composers, in the park. Plus one for the textures and details...

It memorizes the famous Austrian music composer Anton Bruckner who lived nearby the old Ringtheatre and who survived the big fire in...