Michael Wagmüller
Michael Wagmüller (1839–1881) was a German sculptor who completed a number of commissions in London and exhibited at the Royal Academy. Wagmuller was born in Regensberg, Germany, and studied at the industrial school in Munich, then at the Academy of Fine Arts there. After returning from London to Munich he worked as a professor at the academy.
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Michael Wagmüller
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- Name
- Michael Wagmüller
- Born
- 1839
- Died
- 1881
- Occupation
- Sculptor
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Bavaria
- Education
- Academy of Fine Arts and Munich
- Teachers
- Anselm Sickinger · Max von Widnmann
- Languages
- German
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Michael Wagmüller studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich. Training under Anselm Sickinger and Max von Widnmann is recorded. Edward Onslow Ford is recorded as having studied under Michael Wagmüller. The recorded working language is German. Employment is recorded with Academy of Fine Arts, Munich.
Grabmal des Komponisten Franz Lachner, Alter Südlicher Friedhof in München (Grab 10-6-55); mit Büste von Michael Wagmüller
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Grabmal des Komponisten Franz Lachner, Alter Südlicher Friedhof in München (Grab 10-6-55); mit Büste von Michael Wagmüller
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• Name — Michael Wagmüller • Honorific Suffix — RBA • Born — 1839 • Died — 1881 • Occupation — Sculptor
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Michael Wagmüller, a painter and sculptor, was born in 1839 and died in 1881 in Munich (Kreisfreie Stadt München). Both events are recorded by the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek and the Getty Union List of Artist Names.
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1839
Michael Wagmüller born at Regensburg.
1881
Michael Wagmüller died at Munich.
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Michael Wagmüller studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich. He trained under Anselm Sickinger and Max von Widnmann. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
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