19th Century

adolf von hildebrand

Born 1847 Died 1921 Works span 1873–1913

Adolf von Hildebrand: Sculptor of Classical Grace Adolf von Hildebrand (1847-1921) stands as a pivotal figure in German neoclassical sculpture, celebrated for his monumental fountains and the imposing Bismarck Monument in Bremen – works that embody the ideals of artistic refinement and civic pride. Born in Marburg, Germany, he descended from a family steeped in intellectual tradition; his father, Bruno Hildebrand, was a professor of e…

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1873

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1913

last work

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adolf von hildebrand

1847 – 1921

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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