Stephan Sinding

Stephan Sinding (1846–1922) was a Norwegian sculptor and professor.

Also recorded as Stefan Sinding; Stephen Sinding; Stephen Abel Sinding; Stephan Abel Sinding; stephan sinding.

Stephan Sinding in brief

Born
1846
Died
1922
Known for
sculptor and professor
Place of birth
Trondheim
Contents

Overview

Born at Trondheim in 1846, died at Paris in 1922.

In detail

training under Albert Wolff is recorded. Rasmus Harboe, Helen Dohlmann and Ambrosia Tønnesen are recorded as having studied under Stephan Sinding. the recorded working language is Danish.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. The authority associates the name with realism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Berlin, Paris and Oslo. Membership is recorded of Société des Artistes Français.

Work by Stephan Sinding is recorded in the collections of Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek and Kunsthalle Bremen.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Stephan Sinding”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1337281: Stephan Sinding

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