Ambrosia Tønnesen
Norwegian sculptor (1859–1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Ambrosia (disambiguation).
Ambrosia Tønnesen (28 January 1859 – 21 January 1948) was a Norwegian sculptor. She is regarded as the first professional female sculptor in Norway,[1] and is best known for her many portraits, including statues, busts, and reliefs.
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Born | Ambrosia Theodora Tønnesen (1859-01-28)28 January 1859 |
Died | 21 January 1948(1948-01-21) (aged 88) Fana, Norway |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Occupation | Sculptor |
Awards | Officier d'Académie |
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