HILDEBRAND, Adolph Ernest Robert (1847-1921) sculptor, designer.
Born Marburg, Hesse, Germany, 6 October 1847.
Studied art in Munich, went to Italy 1867 and 1872 studying
classical Italian masters, member of art group called “German
Romans.” He achieved success in Berlin and Vienna creating
monuments. He wrote book The Problem of Form on sculpture
aesthetics. Perhaps one of the two items below is the unknown
commemorative medal he designed (1895) mentioned in
The Collector, referenced below.
Died Munich, Germany, 18 August 1921.
M E D A L S
n.d. Bodé (Privy Councilor W.) Plaquette. . . . . . . . .
n.d. Fischer (P.D.) Medal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B I O G R A P H I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
Px {1895} Closing The Season. The Collector 6:14 (15 May 1895) p 221-225.
D3a {2006} Benezit.Dictionary of Artists, p 7:80.
Born Marburg, Hesse, Germany, 6 October 1847.
Studied art in Munich, went to Italy 1867 and 1872 studying
classical Italian masters, member of art group called “German
Romans.” He achieved success in Berlin and Vienna creating
monuments. He wrote book The Problem of Form on sculpture
aesthetics. Perhaps one of the two items below is the unknown
commemorative medal he designed (1895) mentioned in
The Collector, referenced below.
Died Munich, Germany, 18 August 1921.
M E D A L S
n.d. Bodé (Privy Councilor W.) Plaquette. . . . . . . . .
n.d. Fischer (P.D.) Medal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B I O G R A P H I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
Px {1895} Closing The Season. The Collector 6:14 (15 May 1895) p 221-225.
D3a {2006} Benezit.Dictionary of Artists, p 7:80.