Justus von Liebig (1803-1873), plaster, 1868

Justus von Liebig (1803-1873), plaster, 1868

Gallery One, European Gallery

As president of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences, Justus von Liebig was responsible for the development of chemical fertilizer, which revolutionized agriculture. Liebig and Wöhler often collaborated with each other and are known as pioneers in modern chemistry for their many contributions to the field. The bust was modeled from life for the Munich Polytechnic Institute.

Ney, Elisabet, 1833-1907

Elisabet Ney Museum: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/elisabet-ney-museum

1868

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