Gustav Vigeland | |
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| Born | Adolf Gustav Thorsen April 11, 1869 |
| Died | March 12, 1943 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Known for | Sculpture |
Gustav Vigeland (11 April 1869 – 12 March 1943), born as Adolf Gustav Thorsen, was a Norwegian sculptor. Gustav Vigeland occupies a special position among Norwegian sculptors, both in the power of his creative imagination and in his productivity. He is most associated with the Vigeland installation (Vigelandsanlegget) in Frogner Park, Oslo.[1][2] He was also the designer of the Nobel Peace Prize medal.[3]
- ^ "Gustav Vigeland – utdypning (Store norske leksikon)". Snl.no. Retrieved 2014-01-03.
- ^ "Gustav Vigeland (kulturnett.no)". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ^ The Nobel Peace Prize Medal, nobelprize.org