The Archer (Lepcke)
| The Archer | |
|---|---|
| pl: Łuczniczka | |
View in Jan Kochanowski Park | |
| Artist | Ferdinand Lepcke (1866-1909) |
| Completion date | 18 October 1910 |
| Medium | bronze |
| Movement | Neoclassicism |
| Subject | Young naked woman, tightening bow |
| Dimensions | 175 cm × 105 cm (69 in × 41 in) |
| Location | Bydgoszcz |
| 53°07′50″N 18°00′44″E / 53.13056°N 18.01222°E | |
| Owner | City of Bydgoszcz |
The Archer is a sculpture in Bydgoszcz, Poland. It stands in the Jan Kochanowski Park, facing the Polish Theatre. It is one of the oldest preserved sculptures in the city, realized by Ferdinand Lepcke. The figure of The Archer is one of the most expressive symbols of Bydgoszcz. Four copies of the statue still exist in German cities.