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{{Short description|Swiss painter and sculptor}}
[[File:Burckhardt-Studio.jpg|thumb|225px|Carl Burckhardt in his studio</br> (date unknown)]]
[[File:Burckhardt-Studio.jpg|thumb|225px|Carl Burckhardt in his studio<br/> (date unknown)]]
'''Carl Nathanael Burckhardt''' (13 January 1878, [[Lindau, Switzerland|Lindau]] - 24 December 1923, [[Ligornetto]]) was a Swiss painter and sculptor. Although a modernist, his choice of subject matter was [[Neoclassical sculpture|Neoclassically]] inspired.
'''Carl Nathanael Burckhardt''' (13 January 1878, [[Lindau, Switzerland|Lindau]] - 24 December 1923, [[Ligornetto]]) was a Swiss painter and sculptor. Although a modernist, his choice of subject matter was [[Neoclassical sculpture|Neoclassically]] inspired.


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After his father's early death, his family moved to [[Basel]]. He began his studies in 1896, as a student of the painter, [[Fritz Schider]], then attended a private school operated by [[Heinrich Knirr]] in Munich. In 1899, he took a trip to Rome with his friend, [[Heinrich Altherr]], drew his interests toward sculpting. In 1901, he started work on his first sculpture, featuring [[Zeus]] and [[Eros]]. He then came under the influence of [[Max Klinger]] and created a statue of [[Venus (mythology)|Venus]] in 1904. Five years later, he won a competition for the design of [[Niche (architecture)|niche]] figures and façade [[relief]]s at the [[Kunsthaus Zürich]]. The reliefs featured [[Amazon (mythology)|Amazon]] figures that were cut by his assistant, {{ill|Louis Léon Weber|de}} in 1912.
After his father's early death, his family moved to [[Basel]]. He began his studies in 1896, as a student of the painter, [[Fritz Schider]], then attended a private school operated by [[Heinrich Knirr]] in Munich. In 1899, he took a trip to Rome with his friend, [[Heinrich Altherr]], drew his interests toward sculpting. In 1901, he started work on his first sculpture, featuring [[Zeus]] and [[Eros]]. He then came under the influence of [[Max Klinger]] and created a statue of [[Venus (mythology)|Venus]] in 1904. Five years later, he won a competition for the design of [[Niche (architecture)|niche]] figures and façade [[relief]]s at the [[Kunsthaus Zürich]]. The reliefs featured [[Amazon (mythology)|Amazon]] figures that were cut by his assistant, {{ill|Louis Léon Weber|de}} in 1912.


From 1913 until his death, he was an active member of the {{ill|Basler Kunstverein|de}}. One of his best known works is there; an [[Amazon (mythology)|Amazon]] leading a horse, on the [[Mittlere Brücke]]. It is also his last work. The casting was done after his death.<ref>[http://www.altbasel.ch/fragen/amazone_pferd_rheinbruecke.html "Amazone mit Pferd an der Rheinbrücke"] @ AltBasel</ref> Other public works in Basel include the portal relief at the [[Pauluskirche (Basel)|Pauluskirche]] and a bronze statue of [[St. George]] slaying the dragon; which was awarded first prize in a competition held by the {{ill|Kunstkredit Basel-Stadt|de}}, to design a figure for a stairway in the Kohlenberg District.<ref>[http://www.hochrhein-zeitung.de/start/basel/439/20581-sanierung-der-bronzeskulptur-amazone.html "Sanierung der Bronzeskulptur Amazone bei der Mittleren Brücke"] @ Hochrhein Zeitung</ref>
From 1913 until his death, he was an active member of the {{ill|Basler Kunstverein|de}}. One of his best known works is an [[Amazon (mythology)|Amazon]] leading a horse, on the [[Mittlere Brücke]]. It is also his last work. The casting was done after his death.<ref>[http://www.altbasel.ch/fragen/amazone_pferd_rheinbruecke.html "Amazone mit Pferd an der Rheinbrücke"] @ AltBasel</ref> Other public works in Basel include the portal relief at the [[Pauluskirche (Basel)|Pauluskirche]] and a bronze statue of [[St. George]] slaying the dragon; which was awarded first prize in a competition held by the {{ill|Kunstkredit Basel-Stadt|de}}, to design a figure for a stairway in the Kohlenberg District.<ref>[http://www.hochrhein-zeitung.de/start/basel/439/20581-sanierung-der-bronzeskulptur-amazone.html "Sanierung der Bronzeskulptur Amazone bei der Mittleren Brücke"] @ Hochrhein Zeitung</ref>


He was married to the painter, Sophie Hipp, younger sister of the painter {{ill|Johanna Hipp|de}}. Their son was the religious scholar, [[Titus Burckhardt]]. He died after a brief illness at his home in [[Ticino]].
He was married to the painter, Sophie Hipp, younger sister of the painter {{ill|Johanna Hipp|de}}. Their son was the religious scholar, [[Titus Burckhardt]]. He died after a brief illness at his home in [[Ticino]].
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==Selected works==
==Selected works==
<gallery mode=packed heights=160>
<gallery mode="packed" heights="160">
File:Carl Burckhardt Wiese 2015.jpg|Northern fountain at the [[Basel Badischer Bahnhof]]
File:Carl Burckhardt Wiese 2015.jpg|Northern fountain at the [[Basel Badischer Bahnhof]]
File:Carl Burckhardt Amazone.jpg|Amazon Leading a Horse, at the Mittlere Brücke
File:Carl Burckhardt Amazone.jpg|Amazon Leading a Horse, at the Mittlere Brücke
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== Further reading ==
== Further reading ==
* Gianna A. Mina, Tomas Lochman (Eds.): ''Carl Burckhardt 1878–1923. Ein Bildhauer zwischen Basel, Rom und Ligornetto/Uno scultore tra Basilea, Roma e Ligornetto.'' Christoph Merian Verlag, Basel 2018, ISBN 978-3-85616-876-6.
* Gianna A. Mina, Tomas Lochman (Eds.): ''Carl Burckhardt 1878–1923. Ein Bildhauer zwischen Basel, Rom und Ligornetto/Uno scultore tra Basilea, Roma e Ligornetto.'' Christoph Merian Verlag, Basel 2018, {{ISBN|978-3-85616-876-6}}.
* [[Titus Burckhardt]]: ''Zeus und Eros. Briefe und Aufzeichnungen des Bildhauers Carl Burckhardt'', Urs-Graf-Verlag, Olten und Lausanne, 1919
* [[Titus Burckhardt]]: ''Zeus und Eros. Briefe und Aufzeichnungen des Bildhauers Carl Burckhardt'', Urs-Graf-Verlag, Olten und Lausanne, 1919


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* Wilhelm Barth: [https://www.e-periodica.ch/digbib/view?pid=wbw-002:1924:11::201#201 Obituary]
* Wilhelm Barth: [https://www.e-periodica.ch/digbib/view?pid=wbw-002:1924:11::201#201 Obituary]

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Carl Burckhardt in his studio
(date unknown)

Carl Nathanael Burckhardt (13 January 1878, Lindau - 24 December 1923, Ligornetto) was a Swiss painter and sculptor. Although a modernist, his choice of subject matter was Neoclassically inspired.

Life and work

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After his father's early death, his family moved to Basel. He began his studies in 1896, as a student of the painter, Fritz Schider, then attended a private school operated by Heinrich Knirr in Munich. In 1899, he took a trip to Rome with his friend, Heinrich Altherr, drew his interests toward sculpting. In 1901, he started work on his first sculpture, featuring Zeus and Eros. He then came under the influence of Max Klinger and created a statue of Venus in 1904. Five years later, he won a competition for the design of niche figures and façade reliefs at the Kunsthaus Zürich. The reliefs featured Amazon figures that were cut by his assistant, Louis Léon Weber [de] in 1912.

From 1913 until his death, he was an active member of the Basler Kunstverein [de]. One of his best known works is an Amazon leading a horse, on the Mittlere Brücke. It is also his last work. The casting was done after his death.[1] Other public works in Basel include the portal relief at the Pauluskirche and a bronze statue of St. George slaying the dragon; which was awarded first prize in a competition held by the Kunstkredit Basel-Stadt [de], to design a figure for a stairway in the Kohlenberg District.[2]

He was married to the painter, Sophie Hipp, younger sister of the painter Johanna Hipp [de]. Their son was the religious scholar, Titus Burckhardt. He died after a brief illness at his home in Ticino.

In 1954, a commemorative exhibition at the Kunsthalle Basel featured works by Burckhardt and Numa Donzé [de]. A major retrospective was held in 2018 at the Museo Vincenzo Vela in Ligornetto.

Selected works

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  • Northern fountain at the Basel Badischer Bahnhof
    Northern fountain at the Basel Badischer Bahnhof
  • Amazon Leading a Horse, at the Mittlere Brücke
    Amazon Leading a Horse, at the Mittlere Brücke
  • St. George and the Dragon
    St. George and the Dragon
  • Southern fountain, at the Bahnhof
    Southern fountain, at the Bahnhof

References

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  1. ^ "Amazone mit Pferd an der Rheinbrücke" @ AltBasel
  2. ^ "Sanierung der Bronzeskulptur Amazone bei der Mittleren Brücke" @ Hochrhein Zeitung

Further reading

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  • Gianna A. Mina, Tomas Lochman (Eds.): Carl Burckhardt 1878–1923. Ein Bildhauer zwischen Basel, Rom und Ligornetto/Uno scultore tra Basilea, Roma e Ligornetto. Christoph Merian Verlag, Basel 2018, ISBN 978-3-85616-876-6.
  • Titus Burckhardt: Zeus und Eros. Briefe und Aufzeichnungen des Bildhauers Carl Burckhardt, Urs-Graf-Verlag, Olten und Lausanne, 1919
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