Gustav Friedrich Hetsch | |
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 G.F. Hetsch painted by Eckersberg | |
| Born | (1788-09-28)28 September 1788 |
| Died | 7 September 1864(1864-09-07) (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Great Synagogue (Copenhagen) St. Ansgar's Cathedral |
Gustav Friedrich (von) Hetsch (28 September 1788 – 7 September 1864) was a Danisharchitect.[1]
Hetsch was born on 28 September 1788 inStuttgart to history painter Philipp Friedrich von Hetsch (1758–1838) and Louise Friedericke Wilhelmine Scholl (1766–1800). His father was the director of an art gallery and professor at the academy in Stuttgart. Hetsch studied at theUniversity of Tübingen and inParis, where his teacher wasCharles Percier.
After finishing his studies, he worked forJean-Baptiste Rondelet on theChurch of Sainte-Geneviève. In 1812 he was recalled to Stuttgart, but soon left for Italy, where he continued his studies and met the Danish architectPeder Malling [da] (1781–1865). It was Malling who in 1815 inspired Hetsch to come toCopenhagen, where he taught at theRoyal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. In 1820 he became a member of the academy, 1822 professor of perspective, 1829 professor extraordinarily, 1835 professor of architecture.[2]
One of Hetsch's first major projects was the interior decoration of the rebuiltChristiansborg Palace, whereChristian Frederik Hansen was the principal architect. Though most of his accomplishments were in the area of decorative art, Hetsch also designed theGreat Synagogue (1833) andSt. Ansgar's Church (1842) in Copenhagen.[3] In parallel with his duties at the academy he held several other positions, including that of artistic director of theRoyal Porcelain Factory (1828–1857).[4][5]
On 23 August 1823 inFrederick's German Church, Hetsch married Anette Hansen (1795-1827). She was the daughter of the architectChristian Frederik Hansen (1756–1845) and Anna M. Rahbek (1773–1811). After her death, on 4 December 1829 in Christiansborg Chapel, he married her sister Caroline Amalie Augusta Hansen (1800-1874).
Hetsch was created aKnight of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1836. In 1840, he was awarded theCross of Honour.
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