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Bust of Baron Alexander Von Humboldt, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Artist:
Rauch, Christian 1777-1857  Search this
Subject:
Humboldt, Alexander Von, Baron  Search this
Type:
Sculptures
Exhibition Catalogs
Date:
1876
Notes:
Appears in exhibition catalog as entry no. 1
"This fine work was executed for Mr. Corcoran at the particular request of Humboldt. Rauch was one of the most eminent sculptors of his time. His greatest work is the statue of Frederick the Great, at Berlin." [P. 3.]
Catalogue of the Paintings, Statuary, Casts, Bronzes, &c. of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, D.C. Gibson Brothers, Printers, 1874.
Artist address: Berlin, Germany.
Topic:
Portrait male--Bust  Search this
Occupation--Science  Search this
Control number:
AECI 06720001
Data Source:
Pre-1877 Art Exhibition Catalogue Index
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_aeci_115992