About Claus Cito
Lived 1882 – 1965 (aged 83). Claus Cito was a Luxembourgish sculptor.
Nicolas Joseph 'Claus' Cito (26 May 1882 – 10 October 1965) was a Luxembourgish sculptor educated at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels.
He is most notable for having created the original Gëlle Fra war memorial, though his work can also be found at the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg. Along with Emile Hulten and Charles Kohl, he worked on the bas-reliefs of the National Resistance Museum in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
In 1909, Cito shared the coveted Prix Grand-duc Adolphe with the sculptor Jean-Baptiste Wercollier.
Cito was a cofounder of the Luxembourg secession movement in 1926, which promoted Expressionism. He exhibited at the first salon in 1927.
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Who was Claus Cito?
Luxembourgian sculptor (1882-1965)
When was Claus Cito born?
Claus Cito was born on 26 May 1882 in Bascharage.
When did Claus Cito die?
Claus Cito died on 10 October 1965 in Pétange.
What was Claus Cito's occupation?
Claus Cito was a sculptor.
What nationality was Claus Cito?
Claus Cito was Luxembourgish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claus Cito. https://biography.guide/claus-cito/
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