Anton van Wouw

Sculptor

Birthday November 20, 1862

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Denmark

DEATH DATE Jul 30, 1945 (82)

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About

Dutch-born sculptor regarded as the father of South African sculpture. He sculpted the statue Woman and Children.

Before Fame

He waited 10 years to receive his first commission.

Trivia

He spent a lot of time in the wilderness and developed a great admiration for the Boer nation.

Family Life

His parents raised him in the city of Driebergen.

Associated With

He and Asger Jorn are both sculptors from Denmark.