Christian Daniel Rauch V1-2 (1873)

By Friedrich Eggers

Book Overview

""Christian Daniel Rauch V1-2"" is a two-volume book written by Friedrich Eggers and published in 1873. The book is a biographical account of the life and work of Christian Daniel Rauch, a German sculptor who lived from 1777 to 1857. Rauch was one of the most important sculptors of his time, and his works can be found in many public places throughout Germany.The first volume of the book covers Rauch's early life and his training as a sculptor. It describes his apprenticeship with Johann Gottfried Schadow and his subsequent work for the Prussian court. The volume also includes a detailed account of Rauch's most famous work, the equestrian statue of Frederick the Great in Berlin.The second volume of the book covers Rauch's later life and his work as a teacher and mentor to younger sculptors. It also includes a discussion of his personal life, including his relationship with his wife and children.Throughout the book, Eggers provides a detailed analysis of Rauch's artistic style and techniques. He also discusses the cultural and historical context in which Rauch lived and worked, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the artist's work.Overall, ""Christian Daniel Rauch V1-2"" is a comprehensive and informative biography of one of Germany's most important sculptors. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of art and sculpture in Germany.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112027107X
• ISBN13: 9781120271075
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 752 Pages
• Weight: 2.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"