Johann Joachim Kändler
German artist (1706–1775)
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Summary
Johann Joachim Kändler was born on June 15, 1706[1], in Fischbach[2]. He died on May 18, 1775[3], in Meissen[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], ceramicist[6], and modeler[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (324 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: May 17, 1775[9]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Field of work: art of sculpture[11], Meissen porcelain[12]
- Student: Johann Christof Rombrich[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Johann Joachim Kaendler[15]
- Family name: Kändler[16]
- Given name: Johann[17], Joachim[18]
- Work location: Meissen[19]
- Student of: Johann Christian Feige[20]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[21], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[22], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23], Curriculum vitae of Meissen artists[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
- Commons Creator page: Johann Joachim Kaendler[26]
- Name in native language: Johann Joachim Kändler[27]
- Sibling: Carl Friedrich Kändler[28], Charles Kandler[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[30]
- Has works in the collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art[31], Art Institute of Chicago[32], The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art[33], National Gallery of Victoria[34]
Why It Matters
Johann Joachim Kändler has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Johann Joachim Kändler born?
Johann Joachim Kändler's place of birth was Fischbach[2].
Where did Johann Joachim Kändler die?
Johann Joachim Kändler passed away in Meissen[4].
What did Johann Joachim Kändler do for work?
Johann Joachim Kändler worked as a sculptor[5], ceramicist[6], and modeler[7].