Josef Václav Myslbek

Josef Václav Myslbek (1848–1922) was a sculptor and teacher.

Also recorded as Josef Vaclav Myslbek.

Overview

Born at Prague in 1848, died at Prague in 1922.

In detail

Josef Václav Myslbek studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Prague. training under Tomáš Seidan, Josef Matyáš Trenkwald and Ernst Julius Hähnel is recorded. Břetislav Benda is recorded as having studied under Josef Václav Myslbek. the recorded working language is Czech.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Germany. Employment is recorded with Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague and Academy of Fine Arts, Prague. Positions recorded include Member of the House of Lords (Austria).

Works named in the authority record are Statue of St. Wenceslaus.

Work by Josef Václav Myslbek is recorded in the collections of Belvedere.

Distinctions recorded are Order of Franz Joseph and Decoration for Art and Science (Austria-Hungary).

Sources

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    “Josef Václav Myslbek”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q980407: Josef Václav Myslbek

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