Michael Powolny
Michael Powolny (1871–1954) was an Austrian sculptor, ceramicist and designer.
Michael Powolny in brief
- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1954
- Known for
- sculptor, ceramicist, designer and teacher
- Place of birth
- Judenburg
Overview
Born at Judenburg in 1871, died at Vienna in 1954.
In detail
Michael Powolny studied at University of Applied Arts Vienna. Lucie Rie is recorded as having studied under Michael Powolny.
Membership is recorded of Wiener Werkstätte.
Work by Michael Powolny is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Nationalmuseum and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.
Distinctions recorded are Medal of Honor for the City of Vienna.
Sources
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- 1.
“Michael Powolny”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1928928: Michael Powolny
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