Christian Daniel Rauch
German sculptor and educator, notable works
Born
Died
1857
169 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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Born in 1777, a prominent German sculptor and educator significantly contributed to Neoclassical sculpture. Studied under Johann Gottfried Schadow, and later became a notable figure in the Berlin art scene. Created important works including the statue of Frederick the Great located in Hamburg and the equestrian statue of Prince Karl von Schwarzenberg in Prague. Established a respected teaching career at the Academy of Art in Berlin, influencing a generation of artists. Directly linked to several artistic movements in Germany during the 19th century, his style blended classical forms with emotional depth.
Created the equestrian statue of Frederick the Great
Served as a professor at the Berlin Academy of Art
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