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Absalon

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Written by: Ahmet AkınCataloguer · Luxury Real Estate
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 848550
Vilhelm Bissen

Absalon

StatusReference work · Not for sale
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Artist / MakerVilhelm Bissen
Date1902
Mediumbronze
Genrepublic art, equestrian statue
TypeSculpture
LocationHøjbro Plads
About the Artist

BiographyVilhelm Bissen (1836–1913) — Danish sculptor, author of the equestrian statue of Absalon, Copenhagen (1836–1913).Vilhelm Bissen worked as sculptor and is associated with Kingdom of Denmark. Their documented life spans the years 1836 to 1913; born and died in Copenhagen. Their work is linked to Neoclassicism.DisciplinessculptorBorn1836, CopenhagenDied1913, CopenhagenNationalityKingdom of DenmarkMovementNeoclassicismSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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