Benjamin Giese
Benjamin Giese (* 1705 in Berlin ; † April 28, 1755 in Potsdam ) was a German sculptor of the Frederician Rococo .
Little is known about Benjamin Giese's life so far. He worked as a sculptor and also as a caster in Berlin and Potsdam. His work was the first statue of Atlas from 1754 on the Old Town Hall in Potsdam.
literature
- Friedrich Nicolai : Description of the royal residence cities Berlin and Potsdam . 2nd volume, Berlin 1779 ( digitized version )
- Thieme-Becker, Vol. 14, 1921, p. 4
Web links
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Giese, Benjamin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German sculptor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1705 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Berlin |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 28, 1755 |
| Place of death | Potsdam |