Carl Johann Steinhauser: A Sculptor Rooted in Classical Tradition Carl Johann Steinhauser (3 July 1813 – 9 December 1879) stands as a prominent figure in German Romantic sculpture, embodying the stylistic ideals of his time while simultaneously grounding himself firmly within the enduring principles of classical art. Born in Bremen, Germany—the eldest son of a wood carver and sculptor—Steinhauser’s artistic lineage instilled in him an…