Johannes Hansen (Danish, 1903-1995)
Nude Standing
Bronze of a nude woman standing contrapposto with long flowing hair, monogramed "JH" and foundry stamp to base partially legible "….. Køb"
Size in inches: 16 h x 7 w x 4 d
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The well known Danish sculptor Johannes Christian Hansen is best known for his naturalistic and carefully proportioned figures of women, children and couples. He was born in Copenhagen, the son of pianomaker and amateur artist Jens F. hansen. Johannes studied at the Royal Danish Academy, first under Ejnar Nielsen and then at the sculpture school under Einar Utzon-Frank. Johannes travelled during his studies, spending time in Munich in 1921, France and Italy in 1924–25 (including six months in Pisa) and Berlin in 1926. He was awarded the Eckersberg Medal in 1939. He worked as artistic director for the Knabstrup Keramiske Industri ceramic factory, where he experimented with a wide variety of glazes. His sculpture “Young People Sitting” can be seen today on Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen.