Fritz Schaper

Fritz Schaper (1841–1919) was a German sculptor and university teacher.

Also recorded as Hugo Wilhelm Friedrich Schaper.

Fritz Schaper in brief

Born
1841
Died
1919
Known for
sculptor and university teacher
Place of birth
Alsleben
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Hugo Wilhelm Friedrich Schaper.

Born at Alsleben in 1841, died at Berlin in 1919.

In detail

Fritz Schaper studied at Prussian Academy of Arts. Fritz Klimsch, Max Unger and Gerhard Janensch are recorded as having studied under Fritz Schaper. the recorded working language is German.

Membership is recorded of Academy of Arts, Berlin and Academy of Science for Public Utility.

Work by Fritz Schaper is recorded in the collections of Berlinische Galerie.

Distinctions recorded are Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Knight First Class of the Order of the White Falcon, Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class and Commander of the Order of the Oak Crown.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Fritz Schaper”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q316041: Fritz Schaper

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