Goethe-Schillermonument te Weimar c. 1870 - 1890

This photograph shows the Goethe-Schillermonument in Weimar, Germany, a sculpture depicting the German writers Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller. The monument was likely created between 1870 and 1890, although the artist remains anonymous. The sculpture captures the two figures standing side by side, with Goethe holding a laurel wreath and Schiller holding a scroll. This artwork captures the close relationship between the two writers, who were both influential figures in German literature and culture. The monument serves as a testament to their enduring legacy.