Teodors Zaļkalns
Teodors Zaļkalns (born Grīnbergs, born November 30, 1876 in Allaži , Russian Empire , † June 9, 1972 in Riga , Latvian SSR ) was a Latvian or Soviet sculptor.
Zalkalns was born in the house of his father Eduards Grīnbergs and grew up in different places in today's Sigulda district . He learned the basics of art in St. Petersburg at the Central Technical Drawing School founded by Alexander von Stieglitz . He then traveled through various European countries.
Zalkalns died at the age of 95 and is buried in the Rainis cemetery.
Works
- Blue Anise Monument
- Sēdošā māmiņa ( German seated mother )
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Zaļkalns, Teodors |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Grīnbergs, Teodors (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Latvian or Soviet sculptor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 30, 1876 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Allaži , Russian Empire |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 9, 1972 |
| Place of death | Riga , Latvian SSR |