Difference between revisions of "Renee Sintenis"
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| − | Sculptor, who won Olympic Bronze in sculpting in Amsterdam (1928) in the art competition. Though married, considered the first LGBTQ person to win an Olympic medal. Member of the Prussian Academy of Arts from 1929 until expelled by the Nazis. Professor, Berlin Art Academy. Awarded the Pour le mérite order (Knight of the Class of Peace) and the Grand Federal Service Cross. | + | Sculptor, who won Olympic Bronze in sculpting in Amsterdam (1928) in the art competition. Though married, considered the first LGBTQ person to win an Olympic medal. Member of the Prussian Academy of Arts from 1929 until expelled by the Nazis. A distinguished sculptor of animals: the emblematic "Berlin Bear" was her design. Professor, Berlin Art Academy. Awarded the Pour le mérite order (Knight of the Class of Peace) and the Grand Federal Service Cross. |
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Latest revision as of 18:39, 16 September 2018
Contents
Country
Germany
Birth - Death
1888 - 1965
Occupation
Artist
Notable Achievements
Olympic Bronze
Description
Sculptor, who won Olympic Bronze in sculpting in Amsterdam (1928) in the art competition. Though married, considered the first LGBTQ person to win an Olympic medal. Member of the Prussian Academy of Arts from 1929 until expelled by the Nazis. A distinguished sculptor of animals: the emblematic "Berlin Bear" was her design. Professor, Berlin Art Academy. Awarded the Pour le mérite order (Knight of the Class of Peace) and the Grand Federal Service Cross.
