Heinrich Krippel
| Heinrich Krippel | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 27, 1883 Vienna, Austria |
| Died |
April 5, 1945 (aged 61) Vienna, Austria |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Alma mater | Academy of Fine Arts Vienna |
| Known for | Statues of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Turkey |
Heinrich Krippel (September 27, 1883 - April 5, 1945) was an Austrian sculptor, painter, chalcographer and illustrator. He is best known for his creation of monumental statues of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Turkey.[1]
He was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna between 1904 and 1909.[1]
Notable works
- Atatürk Monument, Seraglio Point (Sarayburnu Atatürk Anıtı) (October 3, 1926)
- Atatürk Monument, Konya (October 29, 1926)
- Victory Monument, Ankara (Ankara Zafer Anıtı) (November 24, 1927))
- Statue of Honor, Samsun (Onur Anıtı, Samsun) (January 15, 1932)
- Monument of Great Triumph, Afyonkarahisar (Büyük Utku Anıtı) (March 24, 1936)
- Monument of Sitting Atatürk, Ankara (Oturan Atatürk Anıtı) (1938)
References
- 1 2 "Heinrich Krippel" (in Turkish). Web Citation. Retrieved 2014-08-03.
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