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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See also

  • 'Heritage: Section 10, plate 424'.
  • 'Miss Dora Ohlfsen, the Australian Sculptor Who Has Won Fame on the Continent, photograph from Australian Woman's Mirror, 1925-08-04.', Mitchell Library, State Library of NSW, Sydney.

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Other occupations
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  • Nurse (ANZSIC code: 8511)
  • Writer
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  • Music teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212)
  • Pianist
  • Nurse
  • Writer
  • Secretary
  • Music teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212)