About Herman Matzen
Lived 1861 – 1938 (aged 76). Herman Matzen was an American sculptor.
Herman Matzen (July 15, 1861 – April 22, 1938) was an American sculptor and educator, born in Denmark.
Early years
Matzen studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin before immigrating to the United States. After moving first to Detroit he ultimately settled in Cleveland.
Selected works
Justice and Law, Summit County Courthouse, Akron, Ohio, 1908 Monumental statues of Cain and Abel at the Lake County Court House, Painesville, Ohio, 1909 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Monument, with William Walcutt, Fort Huntington Park, Cleveland, Ohio, 1929 The Angel of Death Victorious or The Haserot Angel located at the Lake View Cemetery, 1924 Friedrich von Schiller, Belle Isle Park 1908.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herman Matzen?
American sculptor (1861–1938)
When was Herman Matzen born?
Herman Matzen was born on 15 July 1861 in Denmark.
When did Herman Matzen die?
Herman Matzen died on 22 April 1938 in Ohio.
What was Herman Matzen's occupation?
Herman Matzen was a sculptor.
What nationality was Herman Matzen?
Herman Matzen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herman Matzen. https://biography.guide/herman-matzen/
MLA: "Herman Matzen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herman-matzen/.
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