Liggende pige Sculpture

“Liggende pige”, the sculpture that means “Lying Girl” in Danish, is a captivating bronze masterpiece crafted by Gerhard Henning in 1961. She rests gracefully in Malmo’s Castle Park, a serene and green oasis surrounded by magnificent trees. The sculpture portrays a nude woman with long limbs lying on her side, her face obscured by a hand resting on her cheek. She is seemingly asleep, her body relaxed and at peace. This sculpture is not a typical “sleeping beauty” though. It’s said that the “Sleeping Girl” was originally meant to be part of a much larger, even more captivating artwork – a monument dedicated to the Swedish writer and Nobel laureate, Selma Lagerlöf. It’s a captivating thought, isn’t it? Imagine this peaceful sculpture as just a small piece of a grand monument. Even though the full project never materialized, this sculpture tells its own unique story. Its location in the park, under the shade of the trees, gives the feeling of seclusion. It invites viewers to pause, sit, and reflect, offering a moment of quiet contemplation in the midst of Malmo’s bustling city life. As you admire the artistry of the “Lying Girl” you can’t help but appreciate how the sculpture embodies a sense of inner peace and tranquility – qualities that are often elusive in our fast-paced world.