Frederic Storck

Frederic Storck (1872–1942) was a Romanian sculptor, professor and flexographic printer.

Also recorded as Frederic Ştefan Storck.

Frederic Storck in brief

Born
1872
Died
1942
Known for
sculptor, professor and flexographic printer
Place of birth
Bucharest
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Frederic Ștefan Storck.

Also worked under the name St. Sterescu and [[Fra Angelico]].

Born at Bucharest in 1872, died at Bucharest in 1942.

In detail

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. The authority associates the name with Classicism, realism and Art Nouveau. 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.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Frederic Storck”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q368977: Frederic Storck

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