Vilhelm Bissen

Vilhelm Bissen (1836–1913) was a sculptor.

Also recorded as Christian Gottlieb Vilhelm Bissen; Christian-Gottlieb-Vilhelm Bissen; Wilhelm Bissen.

Vilhelm Bissen in brief

Born
1836
Died
1913
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
Copenhagen
Contents

Overview

Born at Copenhagen in 1836, died at Copenhagen in 1913.

In detail

Vilhelm Bissen studied at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Svend Hammershøi, Rasmus Bøgebjerg and Gösta Carell are recorded as having studied under Vilhelm Bissen.

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

Places of work recorded in the authority are Copenhagen, Italy and Paris. Employment is recorded with Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.

Work by Vilhelm Bissen is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery and Nivaagaard Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Vilhelm Bissen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3364664: Vilhelm Bissen

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