Boss
Boss is a bronze dwarf lounging in an ornate armchair with a goblet and a pipe at Więzienna 6 in Wrocław's Old Town, credited to Beata Zwolańska-Hołod.
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Boss
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Story
Boss rules Więzienna Street from his own throne, and he makes sure everyone knows it. With a goblet in one hand and a long pipe in the other, he leans back as if the whole lane were his private court. Dwarfs who walk past are said to lower their pointed hats a little - just in case.
History & Significance
Boss is listed on wromap.pl at Więzienna 6 and credited to sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod, one of the most prolific dwarf makers in the city; no installation date is given there and I found no second source for the author. wromap.pl also warns that access to the spot may be restricted, for example by a gate or fence. Wrocław's bronze dwarfs grew out of the Orange Alternative, a playful anti-communist protest movement: on the nights of 30 and 31 August 1982 Waldemar 'Major' Fydrych painted the first dwarfs on walls in Sępolno and Biskupin. The first bronze dwarf, Papa Krasnal, was unveiled in 2001 on ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego, and in 2005 the city commissioned Tomasz Moczek to make five more, which started the collection.
Inspiration
The name Boss is the English word for a chief, and the figure fits it: in the photo he sits in a richly carved, throne-like armchair with a goblet in one hand and a pipe in the other. I found no source stating who commissioned him or what, if anything, he advertises.
Fun Facts
- In the photo he holds a goblet in one hand and a pipe in the other.
- His armchair is carved like a throne, with a decorated high back.
- wromap.pl credits sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod.
- Więziennik is only 21 m to the southwest, so you can see two dwarfs on one short walk.
- wromap.pl notes that access to his spot may be limited by a gate, fence or barrier.
How to Find This Dwarf
Find Więzienna Street and look for number 6. Więziennik is 21 m to the southwest and the pair Tralalalek i Wałałałek are 22 m to the west. Because access may be restricted, check from the street first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Boss dwarf in Wrocław?
Boss is at Więzienna 6 in the Old Town, according to wromap.pl.
What does Boss look like?
He is a bearded dwarf with a big moustache and a pointed hat, sitting in an ornate throne-like armchair and holding a goblet and a pipe.
Can I always reach Boss?
Not necessarily. wromap.pl says access to the spot may be limited, for example by a gate or fence, so view him from the street if it is closed.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
Located on Więzienna Street; wromap.pl warns that access may be limited by a gate, fence or barrier. Paving type and step-free access were not verified.
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