Georg Rafael Donner
Georg Rafael Donner (24 May 1693 – 15 February 1741) was one of the most prolific Austrian sculptors of the 18th century. His style was baroque with some pseudo-ancient additions. He educated many German sculptors of his era, including his son Matthäus Donner.[1]
Donner was born in
Summer Archbishop's Palace, at that time just outside Pozsony.[2] In Vienna he created two fountains: Fountain of Austria's rivers (1737–1739) and the source with the sculptures of Perzei and Andromeda in front of the City Hall (1739).[citation needed] One of his last works is the Pieta at the cathedral in Gurk (1741).[citation needed
] He died in Vienna.
Georg Rafael Donner was recently selected as the main motif of the Austrian gold euro commemorative coin:
Palace of the Lower Belvedere in the background. This palace is currently the museum of baroque art in Vienna
, and contains much of Donner's work.
References
- ^ "Georg Raphael Donner". Catholic Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2007-02-17.
- ^ Bratislavske Noviny 5/2011, page 7
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