Leopold Kiesling Voer een
gevoel, niet
een galerie.
Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Leopold Kiesling
Leopold Kiesling: Sculptor of Myth and Dynastic Harmony Leopold Kiesling (1770 – 1827) stands as Austria’s foremost sculptor of his era, a figure whose artistic legacy continues to resonate within the Viennese art world. Born in Schöneben, Upper Austria, Kiesling's life was inextricably linked with the burgeoning Romantic movement and the turbulent political landscape of Habsburg Vienna. His formative years were spent honing his craft
under the tutelage of Antonio Canova and Bertel Thorvaldsen – masters who championed idealized beauty and classical principles—influences that profoundly shaped his artistic vision. Early Life & Training: Kiesling’s initial training encompassed both academic study and practical experience, equipping him with a foundational understanding of sculptural technique. He diligently pursued excellence in anatomy and disegno, mastering the…
