About Otakar Švec
Lived 1892 – 1955 (aged 62). Otakar Švec was a Czech sculptor.
Otakar Švec (23 November 1892, in Prague-New Town – 3 March 1955, in Prague ) was a Czechoslovak sculptor best known for his colossal granite Monument to Stalin in Prague. The sculpture was unveiled on May Day, 1955. Švec, horrified by his own creation, had killed himself days before it was officially unveiled.
This world's largest representation of Stalin, dominating the city, stood for only seven years before the political climate changed. It was brought down in October 1962 with of dynamite.
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Who was Otakar Švec?
Czech sculptor (1892-1955)
When was Otakar Švec born?
Otakar Švec was born on 23 November 1892 in Prague.
When did Otakar Švec die?
Otakar Švec died on 4 April 1955 in Prague.
What was Otakar Švec's occupation?
Otakar Švec was a sculptor.
What nationality was Otakar Švec?
Otakar Švec was Czech.
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