Gustav Vigeland

Gustav Vigeland (11 April 1869 – 12 March 1943) was a Norwegian sculptor.

Vigeland spent the years 1891 to 1896 in several voyages abroad, including Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin and Florence. In the French capital he frequented Auguste Rodin's workshop, while in Italy he experimented with ancient and Renaissance artworks. In these years the themes that would later dominate his inspiration: the death and the relationship between man and woman first appeared. He held his first personal exhibitions in Norway in 1894 and 1896, which received notable critical praise.

Gustav Vigeland occupies a special position among Norwegian sculptors, both in the power of his creative imagination and in his productivity. He is most associated with the Vigeland Sculpture Arrangement (Vigelandsanlegget) in Frogner Park, Oslo.He was also the designer of the Nobel Peace Prize medal.

Gustav Vigeland (11 April 1869 – 12 March 1943) was a Norwegian sculptor.

Vigeland spent the years 1891 to 1896 in several voyages abroad, including Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin and Florence. In the French capital he frequented Auguste Rodin's workshop, while in Italy he experimented with ancient and Renaissance artworks. In these years the themes that would later dominate his inspiration: the death…  (read more)

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