Isenstein, Kurt Harald

Place: Hannover

Born: 1898

Death: 1980

Biography:

Kurt Harald Isenstein was a German sculptor born in Hannover in 1898. He studied at the Art Academy in Berlin and became a freelance sculptor. His work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Early Life and Education

Isenstein was a Jew who made an apprenticeship as a stone-sculptor and studied at the Art Academy in Berlin. He became a sculptor and his bust of Albert Einstein (1928) is in front of the Einstein Tower in Potsdam. Isenstein moved to Denmark in 1933 and directed an art school in Germany, which he reestablished when he moved to Denmark.

Artistic Career

Isenstein's work was influenced by the Art Nouveau style, and he was known for his sculptures of Female Dancer (1912) and other works. He was also a member of the Berlin Secession, a group of artists who sought to promote modern art in Germany.

Notable Works

Some of Isenstein's notable works include:

• Vergoldete Kommode (1749), a stunning bronze artwork created by Matthias Müller.
• Saint Cosmas (1765), a sculpture by Franz Ignaz Günther.
• Despair (1892), a painting by Edvard Munch.
• Female Dancer (1912), a sculpture by Georg Kolbe.

Legacy

Isenstein died in Copenhagen in 1980, but his legacy lives on through his works. His sculptures and busts can be found in various museums and collections, including the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin. Isenstein's work continues to inspire artists and art lovers around the world. For more information on Kurt Harald Isenstein and other notable artists, visit https://Wikioo.org/ or check out the Wikipedia page on Kurt Harald Isenstein. To explore more of Isenstein's works, visit the Wikioo.org website and browse through their extensive collection of artwork and artist biographies.