Frederic Storck

Frederic Storck studied at Bucharest National University of Arts and Academy of Fine Arts, Munich. Training under Ion Georgescu and Wilhelm von Rümann is recorded. Oscar Han, Boris Caragea and Gheorghe Naum are recorded as having studied under Frederic Storck. The recorded working language is Romanian. The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. Adolf von Hildebrand, Auguste Rodin and Aristide Maillol are recorded as an influence. Works named in the authority record are The Giants and Bust of Alexandru Obregia. Distinctions recorded are Bene Merenti, Order of the Crown of Romania and Legion of Honour.

• Name — Frederic Storck • Born — 19 January 1872 • Birthplace — Bucharest, Romania • Died — 26 December 1942 • Place of death — Bucharest, Kingdom of Romania • Education — Bucharest National University of Arts • Known for — Sculptor • Father — Karl Storck • Partner — Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck • Relatives — Carol Storck • Illustration — The Giant, at Carol Park

He studied at the Bucharest National University of Arts under Professor Ion Georgescu, then pursued further studies in Munich. Later, he became a Professor at the University of Arts himself and, together with Nicolae Vermont, Ștefan Luchian and others, was one of the founding members of "Tinerimea artistică" (Artistic Youth), a society devoted to Realism; drawing its inspiration from the lives of ordinary people. Storck's sculptures followed the Classical tradition and featured portrait busts (notably, Ion Heliade Rădulescu, Alexandru Macedonski, Spiru Haret, Constantin Dobrescu-Argeș, King Carol I and Queen Elisabeth), as well as allegorical themes ("Truth" at the Palace of Justice, for example). His later sculptures became highly stylized. Other notable works include: • A statue of Mihai Eminescu; paid for by public subscription and currently at the central square in Galați. • The Four Evangelists, mounted on the corners of the chapel at the Bellu Cemetery, designed by Ion Mincu. • Marble sarcophagi at the tomb of Radu cel Mare at Dealu Monastery. • The Giant, currently on display at Carol Park. His home, designed by his wife, Cecilia, and decorated with murals, became the Frederic and Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck Art Museum in 1951. In addition to sculptures and paintings by members of the Storck family, the museum includes collections of furniture, old wood carvings, medals, coins, icons, pottery and other folk art objects. In Balchik, now in Bulgaria, the Storck family owned a seafront mansion known as Villa Storck.

Frederic Storck was recorded at birth as Frederic Ștefan Storck. He also worked under the names St. Sterescu and Fra Angelico. The authorities additionally record the heading Frederic Ştefan Storck. His recorded language was Romanian. He was the child of Karl Storck. 2 children are recorded: Cecilia Storck Botez and Romeo Storck.

Frederic Storck is recorded as having studied at Bucharest National University of Arts and Academy of Fine Arts, Munich.