Gustav Vigeland

Sculptor
BIRTHDAY
April 11,1869
Birthplace
Norway
Age
Mar 12,1943,age 73
Birth Sign
Aries
BIRTHDAY
April 11,1869 (age Mar 12,1943,age 73)
Birthplace
Norway

About

Norwegian sculptor associated with the Vigeland Sculpture Arrangement, where he made 212 bronze and granite sculptures.

Before Fame

He moved to Oslo where he began learning wood carving.

Trivia

He designed the Nobel Peace Prize medal.

Family Life

His younger brother, Emanuel Vigeland, was also an artist.

Associated With

He created a their bust of Norwegian writer Henrik Ibsen.