Otakar Španiel
Otakar Španiel (1881–1955) was a sculptor, pedagogue and teacher.
Also recorded as Otakar Spaniel.
Otakar Španiel in brief
- Born
- 1881
- Died
- 1955
- Known for
- sculptor, pedagogue, teacher, carver and medalist
- Place of birth
- Jaroměř
Overview
Born at Jaroměř in 1881, died at Prague in 1955.
In detail
Otakar Španiel studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Prague and Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. training under Josef Václav Myslbek and Alexandre Charpentier is recorded. the recorded working language is Czech.
Distinctions recorded are Merited Artist of Czechoslovakia.
Sources
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- 1.
“Otakar Španiel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1253293: Otakar Španiel
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