Jan Štursa

Jan Štursa (1880–1925) was a sculptor, exhibition curator and teacher.

Also recorded as Jan Stursa.

Jan Štursa in brief

Born
1880
Died
1925
Known for
sculptor, exhibition curator, teacher, illustrator and medalist
Place of birth
Nové Město na Moravě
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Overview

Born at Nové Město na Moravě in 1880, died at Prague in 1925.

In detail

Jan Štursa studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Prague. Břetislav Benda and Ivan Severa are recorded as having studied under Jan Štursa. the recorded working language is Czech.

Membership is recorded of Mánes Union of Fine Arts and Czech Academy of Science and Art.

Work by Jan Štursa is recorded in the collections of National Gallery Prague.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jan Štursa”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q700213: Jan Štursa

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Elsewhere in Sculpture

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