Johan Tobias Sergel
- Born:
- August 28, 1740, Stockholm, Sweden
- Died:
- February 26, 1814, Stockholm, Sweden
- Nationality:
- Swedish
- Profession(s):
- Sculptor, Draughtsman
Early Life and Education
- Son of Christoph Sergel, a decorative painter.
- Studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts.
- Received a scholarship to travel and study abroad.
- Spent time in Paris and Rome, absorbing classical and contemporary artistic influences.
Career and Major Achievements
- Became a professor at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts.
- Appointed court sculptor to King Gustav III.
- Known for his neoclassical style.
- Created numerous portrait busts and monumental sculptures.
Notable Works
- The Faun (1770)
- Bust of Gustav III
- Oxenstierna Monument
Legacy and Impact
Johan Tobias Sergel is considered one of Sweden's most important sculptors, credited with introducing neoclassical style and influencing generations of Swedish artists. His work is characterized by its technical mastery and expressive power. Some scholars have even mused about what it would have been like had Johan Tobias Sergel biography of Abraham Lincoln also existed.