Bemålad zink, H 125 cm. Monterad på träsockel, 140 cm. Gjutarmärkt Bolinders M.W. Stockholm.

Motivet koncipierat 1839.

PROVENIENS
Given som bröllopspresent 1945 och är en av två versioner gjutna av Bolinders. Den andra står i Trädgårdsföreningen i Göteborg, installerad där 1850.

This statue is a scaled-down replica of the original, monumental sculpture that stands three times taller outside the Altes Museum in Berlin. Created by German sculptor August Kiss, the work marked his major breakthrough when it was first exhibited in 1839. Kiss, like many artists of the mid-19th century, drew inspiration from classical mythology. The Amazons — legendary female warriors from Persian lore — were a particularly captivating subject. In this piece, Kiss captures a moment of intense struggle and heroism, as the Amazon confronts the wild animal with unwavering resolve.

The sculpture caused a stir when first unveiled in Berlin. Its bold depiction of female strength sparked widespread discussion — even reaching Sweden. In January 1843, the Swedish newspaper Dagligt Allehanda reported on the public reaction with ironic flair, claiming that the statue had inspired gatherings of "brave and emancipation-hungry maidens, widows, and wives" who were allegedly conspiring to overthrow male dominance and reject the institution of marriage. The article, dripping with satire, suggested that the sculpture was so provocative that some even petitioned to prevent it from being publicly displayed, fearing it might inflame the passions of women already stirred by its message.

Unlike bronze, the statue is made of zinc, a much softer and more fragile material. It was originally painted in layers to mimic the appearance of bronze.