Heinrich Krippel
Heinrich Krippel | |
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| Born | 27 September 1883 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 5 April 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 (27 September 1883 – 5 April 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[edit]
- Atatürk Monument, Seraglio Point (Sarayburnu Atatürk Anıtı) (3 October 1926)
- Atatürk Monument, Konya (29 October 1926)
- Victory Monument, Ankara (Ankara Zafer Anıtı) (24 November 1927))
- Statue of Honor, Samsun (Onur Anıtı, Samsun) (15 January 1932)
- Monument of Great Triumph, Afyonkarahisar (Büyük Utku Anıtı) (24 March 1936)
- Monument of Sitting Atatürk, Ankara (Oturan Atatürk Anıtı) (1938)
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Heinrich Krippel" (in Turkish). Web Citation. Archived from the original on 24 February 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
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