Carl Fischer (sculptor)
Carl Fischer (born July 4, 1888 in Zurich ; † January 14, 1987 in Herrliberg ) was a Swiss sculptor . Occasionally he called himself Carlos Fischer.
Carl Fischer created sculptures for the Landi 1939 in Zurich, among others . For 32 years he was the designer of the Schoggitaler for the Swiss Homeland Security and for Pro Natura . His most famous works include the two iron figures from 1927 that flank the station clock in Zurich-Enge . From 1914 onwards, Fischer worked at the Zurich School of Applied Arts as a teacher of wood carving, modeling, form theory and art history and was a co-founder of the famous Swiss puppet theater (1918–1935), whose legendary puppets he designed as a wood carver.
Among his students was the sculptor Charlotte Germann-Jahn .
literature
- Elke Krafka: Carl Fischer . In: Andreas Kotte (Ed.): Theater Lexikon der Schweiz . Volume 1, Chronos, Zurich 2005, ISBN 3-0340-0715-9 , p. 597 f.
- Rolf Lambrigger: Zurich - Contemporary works of art outdoors. Orell Füssli, Zurich 1985, ISBN 3-280-01592-8
Web links
- Fischer, Carl. In: Sikart
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Fischer, Carl |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Fischer, Carlos |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss sculptor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 4th July 1888 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Zurich |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 14, 1987 |
| Place of death | Herrliberg |