19th Century

hermann wilhelm bissen

Born 1798 Died 1868 Works span 1842–1862

Herman Wilhelm Bissen: Sculptor of Dignity and Remembrance Herman Wilhelm Bissen (1798-1868) stands as a cornerstone of Danish sculpture during the Romantic and Neoclassical eras, leaving an indelible mark on the artistic landscape of his time. Born in Flensburg, Schleswig, he descended from a family rooted in farming traditions—his father, Christian Gottlieb Wilhelm Bissen, was a respected landowner—and received a rigorous education…

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1842

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1862

last work

Chronological Journey

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Chapters — Career Periods

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hermann wilhelm bissen

1798 – 1868

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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