The Anrep Memorial on Karstna Kabelimagi
Karstna kula, Tarvastu Estonia
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The Karstna Lion is one of the most beautiful classicist pieces of art, found in Estonia - a giant cast iron lion, its head with magnificent mane resting on paws, is taking a rest on a huge rock. It was ordered back in 1844 by the son of Reinhold von Anrep, Lieutenant General Joseph von Anrep, to be erected next to his home manor.Good to know:·General Reinhold von Anrep emerged from the Battle of Austerlitz as a Lieutenant General and was killed in action in 1807. ·The sculpture was modelled by a German sculptor, Christian Daniel Rauch.