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Gustav Vigeland

Norwegian sculptor (1869-1943) · Norway · Artists · Died at 73

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Gustav Vigeland, born as Adolf Gustav Thorsen, was a Norwegian sculptor. Gustav Vigeland occupies a special position among Norwegian sculptors, both in the power of his creative imagination and in his productivity. He is most associated with the Vigeland installation (Vigelandsanlegget) in Frogner Park, Oslo.

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Awards

Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav

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Sibling: Emanuel Vigeland

About this person

Gustav Vigeland, born as Adolf Gustav Thorsen, was a Norwegian sculptor. Gustav Vigeland occupies a special position among Norwegian sculptors, both in the power of his creative imagination and in his productivity. He is most associated with the Vigeland installation (Vigelandsanlegget) in Frogner Park, Oslo. The Vigeland installation made Frogner Park into Norway's most popular tourist attraction, and the park also contains Frogner Manor with the Oslo Museum and the Henriette Wegner Pavilion. Vigeland was also the designer of the Nobel Peace Prize medal.

Country
Norway
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1869 to 1943 · aged 73

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