Hans Michelsen
Illustration — Hans Michelsen portrayed by Mathias Stoltenberg. • Illustration — Michelsen's Wedel-Jarlsberg memorial. Hans Michelsen (1789 – 20 June 1859) was a Norwegian sculptor. He was born in Melhus; the son of farmer Michel Sørensen Hægstad and Abel Jonsdatter.
Hans Michelsen
Mathias Stoltenberg · Matthias Stoltenberg 200 år. 18. september-14.november 1999. Haugar Vestfold Kunstmuseum (Exhibition catalouge) ISBN 82-92095-00-4 · Public domain
- Born
- 1789
- Died
- 1859 · Christiania.
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- Norway
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- sculptor · medalist · draftsperson
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- Knight of the Order of St. Olav
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Illustration — Hans Michelsen portrayed by Mathias Stoltenberg. • Illustration — Michelsen's Wedel-Jarlsberg memorial. Hans Michelsen (1789 – 20 June 1859) was a Norwegian sculptor. He was born in Melhus; the son of farmer Michel Sørensen Hægstad and Abel Jonsdatter.
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He studied sculpture with Erik Gustaf Göthe in Stockholm from 1815, and from 1820 to 1826 with Bertel Thorvaldsen in Rome. Among his works are busts of Prime Minister Peder Anker, Charles XIII of Sweden, Charles XIV John of Sweden, Crown Prince Oscar and Thomas Angell.
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1789
Hans Michelsen born at Leinstrand Municipality.
1847
Thomas Angell is dated 1847.
1850
Peter Wessel Tordenskiold is dated 1850.
1859
Hans Michelsen died on 20 June 1859.
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Recognition and collections. Michelsen received Knight of the Order of St.
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