Hans Michelsen (1789 – 20 June 1859) was a Norwegian sculptor.
He was born in Melhus; the son of farmer Michel Sørensen Hægstad and Abel Jonsdatter. He studied sculpture with Erik Gustaf Göthe in Stockholm from 1815, and from 1820 to 1826 with Bertel Thorvaldsen in Rome. Among his works are busts of Prime Minister Peder Anker, Charles XIII of Sweden, Charles XIV John of Sweden, Crown Prince Oscar and Thomas Angell.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Hans Michelsen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ Andersen, Håkon A. "Hans Michelsen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
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