DUSCHEK, L. (Austr.). Sculptor and Chaser, residing at Vienna. He was born at Alt Weitra, and trained under Professor Trautzl and Waschmann. The beautiful Portrait-plaque of the recently deceased composer Johannes Strauss (illustraled) was executed by this artist in 1899, and exhibits uncommon abilities. Duschek is at present (1900) on a tour in France to perfect his studies. Bibliography. — Die Moderne Medaille. Juli 1908.
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
DOLLIN, J.
DOLLIN, J. (French). Medallist of the end of the eighteenth century and beginning of the nineteenth ; he was residing at Paris, circa 1680, and worked for the French Medal Mint from 1714 to 1725. He was employed to complete the series of medals of Louis XIV. The total of the sums paid to him for this work amounted to 16,780 livres. The following medals engraved by this artist are described in the Catalogue of the French Mint Museum : Birth of Louis XIV., 1638; — Beginning of the King's reign, 16...
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DOLLIN, J. (French). Medallist of the end of the eighteenth century and beginning of the nineteenth ; he was residing at Paris, circa 1680, and worked for the French Medal Mint from 1714 to 1725. He was employed to complete the series of medals of Louis XIV. The total of the sums paid to him for this work amounted to 16,780 livres. The following medals engraved by this artist are described in the Catalogue of the French Mint Museum : Birth of Louis XIV., 1638; — Beginning of the King's reign, 16...
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DOMANECK, ANTON MATHIAS JOSEPH
DOMANECK, ANTON MATHIAS JOSEPH, also DOMANÖK, or DOMANIG (Austr.). 1713-1779. Sculptor,and Medallist of Vienna; filled the post of Professor of Medal-engraving at the Viennese Academy of Fine Arts. On his election he executed a large medallion, representing the Emperor Joseph II. in a Roman toga. By this artist are also: Empress Elizabeth Christina, widow of Charles VI., undated; — Francis I., R. The Emperor between Hercules and Minerva, 1574, signed A Domanöck; — The Imperial Family, 1754. His...
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DOMANECK, ANTON MATHIAS JOSEPH, also DOMANÖK, or DOMANIG (Austr.). 1713-1779. Sculptor,and Medallist of Vienna; filled the post of Professor of Medal-engraving at the Viennese Academy of Fine Arts. On his election he executed a large medallion, representing the Emperor Joseph II. in a Roman toga. By this artist are also: Empress Elizabeth Christina, widow of Charles VI., undated; — Francis I., R. The Emperor between Hercules and Minerva, 1574, signed A Domanöck; — The Imperial Family, 1754. His...
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DOMARD, JOSÉPH FRANCOIS
DOMARD, JOSÉPH FRANCOIS (French). 1792-1858. Medallist, and Gem-engraver of the first half of the nineteenth century. Pupil of Cartellier and Jeuffroy. Entered the Ecole des Beaux- Arts in 1810, and won three years later the second Grand Prix for medalengraving : Ulysses recognized by his dog. His productions are numerous, but the period of his greatest activity was comprised between 1824 and 1837. This artist largely contributed to the Galerie métallique des grands hommes de la France, among wh...
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DOMARD, JOSÉPH FRANCOIS (French). 1792-1858. Medallist, and Gem-engraver of the first half of the nineteenth century. Pupil of Cartellier and Jeuffroy. Entered the Ecole des Beaux- Arts in 1810, and won three years later the second Grand Prix for medalengraving : Ulysses recognized by his dog. His productions are numerous, but the period of his greatest activity was comprised between 1824 and 1837. This artist largely contributed to the Galerie métallique des grands hommes de la France, among wh...
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DOMAS, LOUIS THÉODORE
DOMAS, LOUIS THÉODORE (French). Contemporary Sculptor and Gem-engraver, born at Paris; pupil of J. Lequien and H. Francois. At the Salon of 1901 he exhibited a cameo on sardonyx of three strata representing Daphnis and Chloe; — 1902. The Thread of the Virgin, cameo on sardonyx of three strata. By him are further : 1895. Catherine the Great, sard cameo ; — Diane de Poitiers; — 1896. Joan of Arc; — 1897. Minerva; — Psyche, sardonyx; — 1898. Mercury robbing Apollo's bow and quiver, cameo; — 1899. T...
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DOMAS, LOUIS THÉODORE (French). Contemporary Sculptor and Gem-engraver, born at Paris; pupil of J. Lequien and H. Francois. At the Salon of 1901 he exhibited a cameo on sardonyx of three strata representing Daphnis and Chloe; — 1902. The Thread of the Virgin, cameo on sardonyx of three strata. By him are further : 1895. Catherine the Great, sard cameo ; — Diane de Poitiers; — 1896. Joan of Arc; — 1897. Minerva; — Psyche, sardonyx; — 1898. Mercury robbing Apollo's bow and quiver, cameo; — 1899. T...
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