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Ludwig Michael Schwanthaler

Ludwig Michael Schwanthaler (1802–1848) was a sculptor, knight and teacher.

Also recorded as Ludwig von Schwanthaler; Ludwig Michael von Schwanthaler; Ludwig Schwanthaler; Michael Ritter; Ludwig Michael von Schwanthaler (ritter); Ludw. Schwanthaler.

Overview

Born at Munich in 1802, died at Munich in 1848.

In detail

Ludwig Michael Schwanthaler studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich. Robert Johann Salemann and Arnold Hermann Lossow are recorded as having studied under Ludwig Michael Schwanthaler. the recorded working language is German.

The authority associates the name with Classicism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Munich, Rome and Naples. Employment is recorded with Academy of Fine Arts, Munich.

Work by Ludwig Michael Schwanthaler is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Nationalmuseum and Bavarian National Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order and honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ludwig Michael Schwanthaler”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q448426: Ludwig Michael Schwanthaler

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