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jakob otto schweizer
19th Century
19th Century

jakob otto schweizer

Born 1863 Died 1955 Works span 1916–1916

A Sculptor Dedicated to Remembrance: Jakob Otto Schweizer Jakob Otto Schweizer (March 27, 1863, Zurich – 1955) stands as a prominent figure in American sculptural history, largely recognized for his monumental contributions to war memorials and equestrian statues. Born in Zurich, Switzerland, Schweizer’s artistic journey began with formal training at the Industrial Art School of Zurich in 1879 before furthering his education at Dresde…

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