Johann Friedrich Drake

Wikioo.org - The Encyclopedia of Fine Arts - Artist, Painter  Johann Friedrich Drake

Place: Pyrmont

Born: 1805

Death: 1882

Biography:

Friedrich Drake (June 23, 1805, Pyrmont – April 6, 1882, Berlin) was a German sculptor, best known for his huge memorial statues. He was the son of a mechanic and served an apprenticeship as a turner in Minden, afterwards being employed in his father's workshop. While there, he made several clay models to amuse himself. A relative of Christian Dani...

Wikipedia link: Click Here