Mathias Gasteiger (1871 - 1934)
1871-06-24Munich, Germany1934-07-07Munich, GermanyGermany
Mathias Gasteiger
Mathias Gasteiger is a German sculptor, painter and entrepreneur.
He studied at the Munich Academy of Art and was a pupil of Victor Tilgner in Vienna at the time when he was working on a monument to Mozart in Burggarten made of Lassa marble. Later, Gasteiger was involved in the development of equipment for the extraction and transportation of Lasa marble.
Mathias Gasteiger founded his Munich residence in the Hern district, which became a social center for prominent artists. Gasteiger created several sculptures that are now very popular in Munich.
Date and place of birt: | 24 june 1871, Munich, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 7 july 1934, Munich, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Sculptor |
Genre: | Portrait sculpture |
Art style: | Classicism |