About Alfons Karny
Lived 1901 – 1989 (aged 87). Alfons Karny was a Polish sculptor and graphic artist.
Alfons Karny (14 November 1901 – 14 August 1989) was a Polish sculptor. He created portraits and busts which included celebrities such as Albert Einstein, Ignacy Paderewski, Ernest Hemingway, also, he predominantly used bronze and granite for creating his works. Because of Warsaw Uprising, his works was destroyed in 5 years between 1939 and 1944.
His work named as Girl With A Jumping Rope was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Alfons Karny?
Polish sculptor (1901-1989)
When was Alfons Karny born?
Alfons Karny was born on 10 November 1901 in Białystok.
When did Alfons Karny die?
Alfons Karny died on 14 August 1989 in Warsaw.
What was Alfons Karny's occupation?
Alfons Karny was a sculptor and graphic artist.
What nationality was Alfons Karny?
Alfons Karny was Polish.
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