Elser memorial


Almost everyone has heard of Claus von Stauffenberg thanks to Tom Cruise's famous movie The Valkyrie. But did you know there was a man who tried to assassinate Hitler in 1939, years before Stauffenberg's attempt? His name was Johann Georg Elser and this silhouette is a memorial to him. I think the simplicity of this piece makes it even more powerful (it also looks great in black and white!). If only he had succeeded in his attempt, things might have turned out very differently. I guess we'll never know, but his story is an interesting one - click on his name above to read more. You can find more signs at Signs, Signs.

13 comments:

  1. It's something different, but it works. I do know there were several attempts on Hitler's life before the Stauffenberg operation, and I had heard of that particular one, but the name had escaped me.

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  2. Some of them tried and they aren't always given the recognition they deserve. This is a striking one yet I wonder if it isn't too abstract.

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  3. An interesting post. An most unusual sculpture. Like your photo if it.

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  4. The silhouette is very effective, great angle to show it at its best.

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  5. A great homage for this brave man!

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  6. what an interesting memorial and it is so powerful in profile...love it!

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  7. I didn't know about Johann Georg Elser, who must have understood just how dangerous a man Hitler was way before the rest of the world did. If he had killed Hitler, we likely would never have known what Hitler was truly capable of. I very much like this silhouette and am glad Elser is being remembered.

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  8. reminds me of some magic staff struck in the ground. The shape is quite dramatic.

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  9. That is some story, if only he had succeeded. Nice to see he is remembered

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  10. Beautifully shown here Halcyon, perfect in B&W. yes.. if only!

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  11. Impressive memorial. I also like the perspective here.

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