Kārlis Zāle
Kārlis Zāle (28 October 1888 – 19 February 1942) was a Latvian sculptor. Zāle was born in Mažeikiai, but grew up in Liepāja. After training in Russia at the Kazan Art School under Alexander Matveyev and in Germany, he returned to Riga in 1923, where he both worked in sculpture and taught it.
Kārlis Zāle
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- Name
- Kārlis Zāle
- Born
- 28 October 1888
- Birthplace
- Mažeikiai, Russian Empire
- Died
- 19 February 1942
- Place of death
- Inčukalns, Reichskomissariat Ostland
- Known for
- Sculpture
- Nationality
- Russian Empire · Latvia · Soviet Union
- Occupation
- sculptor
- Fields
- monument
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Kārlis Zāle (28 October 1888 – 19 February 1942) was a Latvian sculptor. Zāle was born in Mažeikiai, but grew up in Liepāja. After training in Russia at the Kazan Art School under Alexander Matveyev and in Germany, he returned to Riga in 1923, where he both worked in sculpture and taught it.
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Kārlis Zāle (1888–1942) was a sculptor, of Latvian and Russian nationality. The sculptor was born in Mažeikiai and died in Inčukalns. Kārlis Zāle was educated at Qazan Art School and Repin Institute of Arts.
Among the works is Freedom Monument. The work spans monument. Languages used include Latvian. Honours include Order of the Three Stars.
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He is best known for his monumental sculptures, including the massive main gates at Brothers' Cemetery and the Freedom Monument in Riga. He died in Inčukalns, Latvia. He was awarded the Latvian Order of the Three Stars 2nd Class on 15 November 1935.
• Name — Kārlis Zāle • Born — 28 October 1888 • Birthplace — Mažeikiai, Russian Empire • Died — 19 February 1942 • Place of death — Inčukalns, Reichskomissariat Ostland • Known for — Sculpture • Notable Works — Freedom Monument Kārlis Zāle (28 October 1888 – 19 February 1942) was a Latvian sculptor. Zāle was born in Mažeikiai, but grew up in Liepāja. After training in Russia at the Kazan Art School under Alexander Matveyev and in Germany, he returned to Riga in 1923, where he both worked in sculpture and taught it. He is best known for his monumental sculptures, including the massive main gates at Brothers' Cemetery and the Freedom Monument in Riga. He died in Inčukalns, Latvia. He was awarded the Latvian Order of the Three Stars 2nd Class on 15 November 1935.
Gallery
Gallery
• Illustration — Freedom Monument, Riga • Illustration — Detail, Monument to the Soldiers of the 6th Infantry Regiment, Sudrabkalniņš (Silver Hill), Riga • Illustration — Main gate, Brothers' Cemetery (Riga) • Illustration — Liberty atop the Freedom Monument
Identity
Identity
Kārlis Zāle is recorded with the occupation sculptor. Classed in the genre monument. Recorded as Russian Empire, Latvia and Soviet Union.
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1888
Kārlis Zāle was born on 28 October 1888.
1935
Freedom Monument is dated 1935.
1942
Kārlis Zāle died on 19 February 1942.
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