The Genius of Art 1895

"The Genius of Art," a bronze sculpture by Danish artist W. Runeberg, stands as a testament to the enduring power of artistic inspiration. Created in 1895, the sculpture depicts a winged youth, possibly Apollo, the Greek god of art and music, holding a lyre and a staff. The sculpture's dynamic pose and detailed anatomical rendering speak to Runeberg's mastery of realism, while the symbolic imagery speaks to the enduring appeal of art. Now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, "The Genius of Art" is a powerful reminder of the timeless nature of artistic creation.