Karl Storck

Karl Storck (1826–1887) was a Romanian jeweler, goldsmith and sculptor.

Karl Storck in brief

Born
1826
Died
1887
Known for
jeweler, goldsmith, sculptor, engraver, entrepreneur, translator and university teacher
Place of birth
Hanau
Contents

Overview

Born at Hanau in 1826, died at Bucharest in 1887.

In detail

training under Max von Widnmann is recorded. Ștefan Ionescu-Valbudea, Carol Storck and Filip Marin are recorded as having studied under Karl Storck. the recorded working language is German, French and Romanian.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. The authority associates the name with Neoclassicism, academic art and realism. Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux is recorded as an influence.

Works named in the authority record are Monument to Lady Bălașa, Monument to Ana Davila, Karl Storck, Bucharest, Monument to Mihail Cantacuzino, Karl Storck, Bucharest and Teodor Economu.

Distinctions recorded are Order of the Star of Romania and Order of the Crown of Romania.

Sources

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

  1. 1.

    “Karl Storck”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6372283: Karl Storck

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Elsewhere in Silver

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