Johannes Wiedewelt, Danish neoclassical sculptor. He became a court sculptor, introducing neoclassical ideals to Denmark in the form of palace decorations, garden sculptures artifacts and, especially, memorial monuments. He was undoubtedly the best known Danish sculptor before Bertel Thorvaldsen.
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About this person
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1731 to 1802 · aged 71
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