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]