Josef Thorak

Josef Thorak (1889–1952) was an Austrian sculptor and university teacher.

Also recorded as j. thorak; Joseph Thorak; thorak; josef thorak.

Overview

Born at Vienna in 1889, died at Hartmannsberg in 1952.

In detail

training under Anton Hanak and Ludwig Manzel is recorded. Margarete Depner is recorded as having studied under Josef Thorak. the recorded working language is German.

Auguste Rodin is recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with Academy of Fine Arts, Munich and Ferdinand I of Bulgaria.

Works named in the authority record are Güvenlik Monument.

Work by Josef Thorak is recorded in the collections of Belvedere, Güvenlik Monument, Mirabell Palace, National Museum in Gdańsk and City History Museum Spandau.

Sources

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

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Josef Thorak”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q686396: Josef Thorak
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