Ludwig Gies
Ludwig Gies (1887–1966) was a German sculptor, university teacher and medalist.
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Ludwig Gies in brief
- Born
- 1887
- Died
- 1966
- Known for
- sculptor, university teacher and medalist
- Place of birth
- Munich
Overview
Born at Munich in 1887, died at Cologne in 1966.
In detail
Ludwig Gies studied at Königliche Kunstgewerbeschule München. Henryk Dywan and Helmut Brinckmann are recorded as having studied under Ludwig Gies. the recorded working language is German.
The field of work recorded is art of sculpture and medal-engraving.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Berlin and Cologne. Employment is recorded with Berlin University of the Arts.
Work by Ludwig Gies is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Berlinische Galerie and Anne Frank House.
Distinctions recorded are Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Sources
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- 1.
“Ludwig Gies”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q315506: Ludwig Gies
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