About
German sculptor who founded the Berlin school of sculpture, and was considered the foremost German sculptor of the 19th century.
Before Fame
He studied sculpture at the Academy of Art.
Trivia
He created 70 busts in marble, 20 of which were of colossal size.
Family Life
His father died at a young age and he moved to Berlin.
Associated With
He and Emmanuel Pahud both worked in Berlin.
