Ernst Seger: A Sculptor of Naturalism and the Dawn of Modernity Born in Neudorf, Germany (now Wroclaw, Poland) in 1868, Ernst Seger emerged as a significant figure within late 19th and early 20th-century German sculpture. His journey began with formal training at the Royal School of Arts and Crafts in Breslau under Robert Härtel from 1884 to 1886, an experience that instilled in him a foundation rooted in traditional sculptural techniques. However, Seger’s artistic vision quickly transcended mere imitation; he developed a distinctive style characterized by naturalism, meticulous attention to…