Dora Ohlfsen-Bagge b. 1870

Also known as Dora Ohlfsen, Adela Dora Ohlfsen-Bagge
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
Sculptor and painter who lived and worked throughout Europe from 1880s. She re-visited Australia several times to exhibit her medallions but lived out her life in Italy where she was patronised by the Fascist regime. Among her works Ohlfsen-Bagge produced a large medallion relief portrait of Mussolini but her most important commission was probably a war memorial for Formia in 1924-26.
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exhibited at
[exhibition of medallions]
Date
1913
Place
Melbourne, Vic.
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Royal Art Society
Date
1912
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition

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