Frédéric Alfred Marzolff (1867-1936) was a

French French may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France ** French people, a nation and ethnic group ** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices Arts and media * The French (band), ...

sculptor Sculpture is the branch of the visual arts that operates in three dimensions. Sculpture is the three-dimensional art work which is physically presented in the dimensions of height, width and depth. It is one of the plastic arts. Durable sc ...

and

medallist A medalist (or medallist) is an artist who designs medals, plaquettes, badges, metal medallions, coins and similar small works in relief in metal. Historically, medalists were typically also involved in producing their designs, and were usually e ...

, known especially for his monumental figures.

Biography

His father was a master cooper. He completed an apprenticeship with the sculptor and designer, , who was engaged in restoring some of the monuments that had been destroyed or damaged during the

Franco-Prussian War The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the War of 1870, was a conflict between the Second French Empire and the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussia. Lasting from 19 July 1870 to 28 Janua ...

. Following that, he became a student at the . He continued his studies in Munich with

Wilhelm von Rümann Wilhelm von Rümann (11 November 1850 in Hanover – 6 February 1906 in Ajaccio) was a prominent German sculptor, based in Munich. Life Rümann was born in Hanover. He studied from 1872 to 1874 at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich (''Akademie d ...

. While there, he also began a lifelong professional friendship with

Adolf von Hildebrand Adolf von Hildebrand (6 October 1847 – 18 January 1921) was a German sculptor. Life Hildebrand was born at Marburg, the son of Marburg economics professor Bruno Hildebrand. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg, with Kaspar von ...

. Upon returning to Strasbourg, the École supérieur, his alma mater, hired him as a modelling teacher. He also became a member of the artists' association, the . In addition to teaching and sculpting, he made contributions to the '. In 1891, he began exhibiting locally. In 1893, he received a first prize at the

Salon Salon may refer to: Common meanings * Beauty salon A beauty salon or beauty parlor is an establishment that provides Cosmetics, cosmetic treatments for people. Other variations of this type of business include hair salons, spas, day spas, ...

for his bronze sculpture, "L'Archer". Thanks to financial support from , he was able to move to Florence in 1901. He would remain there for ten years; operating three workshops and producing monumental sculptures, as well as bronze busts and medallions. Returning to Strasbourg in 1911, he worked there until the outbreak of

World War I World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War I, Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting to ...

, when he relocated to Rountzenheim. After the war, his studio was flooded with orders for war memorials. In 1931, he was decorated with the

Ordre des Palmes académiques A suite, in Western classical music, is an ordered set of instrumental or orchestral/concert band pieces. It originated in the late 14th century as a pairing of dance tunes; and grew in scope so that by the early 17th century it comprised up to ...

. Many of his works may still be seen around his native city; some were, however, destroyed during the

German occupation of France during World War II The Military Administration in France (; ) was an interim occupation authority established by Nazi Germany during World War II to administer the occupied zone in areas of northern and western France. This so-called ' was established in June 19 ...

. Among his surviving works are the bust of

Viktor Nessler Viktor (or Victor) Ernst Nessler (28 January 1841 – 28 May 1890) was an Alsatian composer who worked mainly in Leipzig. Nessler was born at Baldenheim near Sélestat, Alsace. At Strasbourg he began his university career with the study of the ...

in the in Strasbourg and the statues of

Daniel Specklin Daniel Specklin (or Speckle or Speckel) (1536 – 18 October 1589) was an Alsatian fortress architect, engineer, and cartographer. He was born and died in Strasbourg. Biography Daniel Specklin was born in 1536 in Strasbourg, which was then ...

and

Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck Jacob (or Jakob or James or Jacques) Sturm von Sturmeck (10 August 1489 – 30 October 1553) was a German statesman, one of the preeminent promoters of the Protestant Reformation in Germany. Biography Sturm was born at Strasbourg, where his fathe ...

on the façade of the Petites-Boucheries, behind the Aubette.

Sources

"Alfred Marzolff (1867-1936), sculpteur et médailleur"
(Les Amis de la Léonardsau et du Cercle de Saint-Léonard)

External links

@ Art Nouveau Artist Menu {{DEFAULTSORT:Marzolff, Alfred Artists from Strasbourg 1867 births 1936 deaths 20th-century French sculptors 19th-century French sculptors French male sculptors 19th-century French male artists

Biography

Sources

Further reading

External links