Auguste de Niederhäusern (Rodo, 1863 - 1913)
Rodo1863-04-02Vevey, Switzerland1913-05-21Munich, GermanyGermany, Switzerland
Auguste de Niederhäusern
Auguste de Niederhäusern, better known as Rodo, was a Swiss sculptor and medallist. He is considered one of the most influential representatives of Swiss Symbolism.
In 1892 Rodo took part in the Salon de la Rose-Croix exhibition and for the next six years was a collaborator of Auguste Rodin.
Between 1900 and 1902, Rodot created several works for the Federal Palace in Bern, which was under construction: at the top of the pediment is a sculptural group symbolising political independence, executive and legislative power; he also created the capstones on the arched windows of the south façade.
Nickname: | Rodo |
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Date and place of birt: | 2 april 1863, Vevey, Switzerland |
Date and place of death: | 21 may 1913, Munich, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany, Switzerland |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Medalist, Portraitist, Sculptor |
Genre: | Portrait sculpture |
Art style: | Symbolism |