Policeman, Handcuffs, Keyring (Politieman, Handboeien, Sleutelbos)

About this artwork.

The facing bricks indicate the former function of the building. The head of a policeman and the handcuffs refer to the police station that was established here together with the Municipal Works Department.
 
With its stylised facing bricks, Valk reflected the Amsterdam School style of the building. In the nineteen-twenties, many buildings in Groningen were built in this style. One important aspect of the Amsterdam School is the integration of architecture and sculpture.
 
There are many works of art by Willem Valk to be found in Groningen. From the mid-1920s onwards, he regularly received commissions from the Municipality of Groningen to create sculptures for new construction projects.

Facts & Figures.

• Design
  Willem Valk

• District
  Centrum

• Year of creation
  1930

• Art type
  Art in / on a building

• Material
  Syenite

• Dimensions
  h 0,40 - 0,60 m