Heinrich Krippel
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Born27 September 1883
Vienna, Austria
Died5 April 1945 (aged 61)
Vienna, Austria
AlmamaterAcademy of Fine Arts Vienna
KnownforStatues of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Turkey
Heinrich Krippel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 September 1883 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 5 April 1945 (aged 61) Vienna, Austria |
| Alma mater | Academy of Fine Arts Vienna |
| Known for | Statues of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Turkey |
Heinrich Krippel (27 September 1883 – 5 April 1945) was an Austrian sculptor, painter, chalcographer and illustrator. He is best known for his creation of monumental statues of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Turkey.[1]
He was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna between 1904 and 1909.[1]