Adolf von Hildebrand
Adolf von Hildebrand was a German sculptor, university teacher and architect (1847–1921). He was born in Marburg and died in Munich.
Also recorded as Adolf Ernst Robert Hildebrand · Adolf Von Hildebrand · Adolf Ernst Rob. von Hildebrand
Adolf von Hildebrand
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- Born
- 1847
- Died
- 1921
- Nationality
- Germany
- Occupation
- sculptor · university teacher · architect
- Fields
- portrait
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Adolf von Hildebrand was a German sculptor, university teacher and architect (1847–1921). He was born in Marburg and died in Munich.
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Adolf von Hildebrand was recorded at birth as Adolf Hildebrand. The authorities additionally record the headings Adolf Ernst Robert Hildebrand, Adolf Von Hildebrand and Adolf Ernst Rob. Von Hildebrand. His recorded language was German. He was the child of Bruno Hildebrand. One child is recorded: Dietrich von Hildebrand.
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Adolf von Hildebrand is recorded as sculptor, university teacher and architect. Career and activity. He was employed by University of Wrocław, University of Jena and Academy of Fine Arts, Munich. He belonged to Berlin Secession. He worked at Florence.
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1847
Adolf von Hildebrand was born in 1847.
1891
Hermann von Helmholtz Monument is dated 1891.
1894
Bismarck-Brunnen is dated 1894.
1895
Wittelsbacherbrunnen (Lenbachplatz) is dated 1895.
1897
Rhine Water Fountain is dated 1897.
1907
Hubertusbrunnen is dated 1907.
1913
Joachim monument is dated 1913.
1921
Adolf von Hildebrand died at Munich.
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Adolf von Hildebrand received Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art and Rome Prize of the German Academy Villa Massimo. Paul Getty Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin and Berlinische Galerie.
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Adolf von Hildebrand studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Nuremberg. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
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