The Destroyed City (sculpture by Ossip Zadkine)
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The Destroyed City is a powerful bronze sculpture by Ossip Zadkine depicting a human figure with a gaping hole in its torso, symbolizing the heart torn out of Rotterdam after its devastation in World War II.
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| The Destroyed City (sculpture by Ossip Zadkine) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Destroyed City (sculpture by Ossip Zadkine) Context triple: [Bombing of Rotterdam, memorial, The Destroyed City (sculpture by Ossip Zadkine)]
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Woman on the Cart sculpture
The Woman on the Cart sculpture is a notable public artwork in Holstebro, Denmark, depicting a seated female figure on a cart and serving as one of the town’s most recognizable cultural symbols.
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Liberation sculpture
Liberation sculpture is a public monument commemorating freedom and independence, prominently installed in Liberation Square.
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Stone of Hope sculpture
The Stone of Hope sculpture is the central carved likeness of Martin Luther King Jr. that visitors pass through at his Washington, D.C. memorial, symbolizing his enduring legacy and vision for civil rights.
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The City of Sculpture
The City of Sculpture is a nickname for Hamilton, Ohio, highlighting its extensive public art and outdoor sculpture installations.
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La Mano sculpture
La Mano sculpture is an iconic seaside artwork in Punta del Este, Uruguay, depicting a giant hand emerging from the sand and serving as one of the city's most recognizable symbols.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Destroyed City (sculpture by Ossip Zadkine) Target entity description: The Destroyed City is a powerful bronze sculpture by Ossip Zadkine depicting a human figure with a gaping hole in its torso, symbolizing the heart torn out of Rotterdam after its devastation in World War II.
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A.
Woman on the Cart sculpture
The Woman on the Cart sculpture is a notable public artwork in Holstebro, Denmark, depicting a seated female figure on a cart and serving as one of the town’s most recognizable cultural symbols.
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B.
Liberation sculpture
Liberation sculpture is a public monument commemorating freedom and independence, prominently installed in Liberation Square.
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C.
Stone of Hope sculpture
The Stone of Hope sculpture is the central carved likeness of Martin Luther King Jr. that visitors pass through at his Washington, D.C. memorial, symbolizing his enduring legacy and vision for civil rights.
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D.
The City of Sculpture
The City of Sculpture is a nickname for Hamilton, Ohio, highlighting its extensive public art and outdoor sculpture installations.
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E.
La Mano sculpture
La Mano sculpture is an iconic seaside artwork in Punta del Este, Uruguay, depicting a giant hand emerging from the sand and serving as one of the city's most recognizable symbols.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
public artwork
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sculpture ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
De verwoeste stad
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linked to:
The Destroyed City
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| artisticTheme |
loss
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memory ⓘ urban destruction ⓘ war ⓘ |
| commissionedBy |
City of Rotterdam
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linked to:
Rotterdam
|
| country | Netherlands ⓘ |
| creator | Ossip Zadkine ⓘ |
| depicts |
human figure
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torso with gaping hole ⓘ |
| genre |
expressionist sculpture
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memorial sculpture ⓘ |
| hasArtisticStyle |
expressionism
ⓘ
linked to:
Expressionism
|
| hasColor | dark bronze ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance | war memorial of Rotterdam ⓘ |
| hasPart |
contorted body
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open chest cavity ⓘ raised arms ⓘ |
| hasType | outdoor sculpture ⓘ |
| height | approximately 6.5 metres ⓘ |
| inception | 1953 ⓘ |
| isSubjectOf |
art historical studies
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tourist guides to Rotterdam ⓘ |
| languageOfAlternateName | Dutch ⓘ |
| locatedIn | centre of Rotterdam ⓘ |
| locatedInPublicSpace | true ⓘ |
| location | Rotterdam ⓘ |
| materialUsed | bronze ⓘ |
| movement | Modernism ⓘ |
| notableWorkOf | Ossip Zadkine ⓘ |
| subjectOf | commemoration of Rotterdam Blitz ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
bombing of Rotterdam
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destruction of Rotterdam ⓘ devastation of World War II ⓘ heart torn out of the city ⓘ |
| unveiledIn | 1953 ⓘ |
| yearOfEventCommemorated | 1940 ⓘ |
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