Philipp Jakob Treu
Philipp Jakob Treu (baptized March 15, 1761 in Basel ; † March 2, 1825 there ) was a Swiss notary, sculptor and medalist .
Live and act
In addition to his learned profession as a notary, Philipp Jakob Treu also worked as a sculptor and medalist. He was particularly successful with busts , reliefs and portrait medallions. During the reign of Napoleon he also worked in Paris for a time.
literature
- Carl Brun (Red.): Swiss Artist Lexicon , Vol. 3.
- Hans von Matt : Joseph Maria Christians. His life, his work and his time. Diebold Schilling Verlag, Lucerne 1957, p. 58f.
- Erwin Treu: Philipp Jakob Treu (1761–1825). An unknown Basel artist of the early 19th century. [With] catalog of the previously known works. In: Historisches Museum Basel (ed.): Annual report and invoices 1963, pp. 35–48.
Web links
- Treu, Philipp Jakob. In: Sikart
- Cast bronze Madaille by Philipp Jakob Treu in the Basel Historical Museum
- Faithful bronze bust "King of Rome" ( Napoleon Franz Bonaparte )
Individual evidence
- ^ Markus Lutz : Leonard Meister's Helvetische Geschichte fifth volume from 1807-1815 . First division. Huber and Compagnie, St. Gallen 1815, p. 210 ff . ( [1] - Google Books).
- ^ L. Forrer: Biographical Dictionary of Medallists . Treu, Philipp Jakob. tape VIII . Spink & Son Ltd, London 1930, p. 240 .
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SURNAME | Treu, Philipp Jakob |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss notary, sculptor and medalist |
DATE OF BIRTH | March 15, 1761 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Basel |
DATE OF DEATH | March 2, 1825 |
Place of death | Basel |