Gustav Vigeland
Gustav Vigeland | |
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 Vigeland in 1929, his sculpture in Frogner Park is in the background. | |
| Born | Adolf Gustav Thorsen April 11, 1869 |
| Died | March 12, 1943 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Known for | Sculptures |
Gustav Vigeland (11 April 1869 – 12 March 1943) was an Norwegian sculptor. He is known for his sculpture in Frogner Park.[1][2] He designed the Nobel Peace Prize medal.[3]
Early life[change | change source]
Adolf Gustav Thorsen was born in Halse og Harkmark,[4] which used to be a municipality in Mandal, Norway.[5]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Einar Solvoll (2008-11-14). "Aften spør for deg" [The evening asks for you]. Aftenposten (in Norwegian).
Vigelandsparken finnes egentlig ikke! Vigelandsanlegget er en del av Frognerparken, som er det store restarealet av Frogner hovedgård [...] turistenes Vigelandsparken [...] Oslo-folkets mer jordnære navn, Frognerparken
- ↑ "Vigeland's Sculpture Park". Oslo. Archived from the original on 2010-05-20. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ↑ "The Nobel Peace Prize Medal". The Nobel Prize. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
The Nobel Peace Prize medal was designed by Gustav Vigeland.
- ↑ "Famous Norwegians Gustav Vigeland". Go Norway. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ↑ "Halse og Harkmark". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 8 September 2023.
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