Johann August Nahl

Johann August Nahl (1710–1781) was a German sculptor, university teacher and designer.

Also recorded as Johann August, le vieux Nahl; Johann August, der Ältere Nahl; Johann August, the elder Nahl; Johann August Nahl the Elder.

Johann August Nahl in brief

Born
1710
Died
1781
Known for
sculptor, university teacher and designer
Place of birth
Berlin
Contents

Overview

Born at Berlin in 1710, died at Kassel in 1781.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture.

Employment is recorded with Collegium Carolinum.

Works named in the authority record are tomb of Maria Magdalena Langhans.

Work by Johann August Nahl is recorded in the collections of J. Paul Getty Museum and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Johann August Nahl”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q466047: Johann August Nahl

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