Monument voor Johann Bernhard Basedow in Maagdenburg before 1877

This photograph, taken before 1877, depicts the monument to Johann Bernhard Basedow, located in the cemetery of St. Egidius in Magdeburg, Germany. Basedow was a renowned German educator who is credited with popularizing gymnastics as an educational tool in the late 18th century. The monument is a simple structure, with a fence surrounding it, showing a glimpse into a historical site connected with a significant figure in the history of physical education and pedagogy.