biografía de Ernst PLASSMANN (1823-1877)

Lugar de nacimiento: Sondern, Westphalia (Germany)

Lugar de defunción: NYC

Direcciones: Emigrated to U.S. in 1853, settling in NYC

Profesión: Sculptor and wood carver

Estudios: Germany and Paris, before 1853

Comentarios: In 1854 established in NYC an art school which he conducted until his death. Also executed many statues and monuments for public and private patrons, especially in NYC. Author of two books: Modern Gothic Ornaments (1875) and Designs for Furniture (1877).

Fuentes: G&W; CAB; NYBD 1856-60+.