Rasmus Andersen

Rasmus Andersen's portrait of Tietgen at Sankt Annæ Plads in Copenhagen

Rasmus Morten Andersen (25 September 1861 – 28 February 1930) was a Danish sculptor. He is mainly known for his naturalistic portraits.

Biography

Rasmus Andersen was born at Ørting near Horsens where he later trained as a wood carver.[1] He attended the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts from 1877 to 1884 and trained to become a sculptor at Wilhelm Bissen's studio. He worked as a conservator at the Art Academy's cast collection until 1905 and at Thorvaldsens Museum from 1893 until his death.[2]

He executed many portraits of prominent Danes, both statues and busts.

Selected works

Works include:[3]

Statues

Busts

References

  1. "Rasmus M. Andersen". Kolding Kommune. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  2. "Rasmus Andersen - Stillinger og hverv" (in Danish). Kunstindeks Danmark. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  3. "Rasmus Andersen - værker" (in Danish). Kunstindeks Danmark. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
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