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"Great is the power of memory that dwells in places." (from Cicero)

Octagonal bronze medal with depiction of a woman throwing flowers on the front side

World exhibition of medals Paris 1925

A medal as international recognition

In 1925, both art schools in Gröden took part in the International Exhibition in Paris. Albino Pitscheider, a master in carving small works of art and art teacher in Wolkenstein from 1910 to 1924 as well as from 1919 to 1940, was awarded a gold medal along with his colleague Lusi Insam. The octagonal medal shows an allegory of spring on one side, while it has a bouquet of flowers on the other side. 

Main category:
Art
Subcategory:
Wood carving
Epoch:20th century
Area(s):Selva Gardena
GPS coordinates:@11.73425,46.56049

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