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Ulrich Kottenrodt

* 7. 7. 1906 in Hermsdort in der Mark; † 31. 7. 1984 in St. Märgen; academic sculptor

Born in Hermsdorf in der Mark on 7.7.1906 as the son of the writer Wilhelm Kotzde-Kottenrodt, learns stone carving at the Freiburg Münsterbauhütte. Prepares for the academy in nude and portrait drawing. 1925-1927 Studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, specializing in anatomy, still life and perspective. 1928-1932 Composition class for sculpture. 1932 Transfer to the Prussian Academy of Arts in Berlin, master studios under Professor Dr. Hugo Lederer. From 1935 worked independently, first in a municipal studio in Freiburg, then from 1963 in Ebnet. Lived in St. Märgen from 1971 until his death on 31.7.1984.

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The sculptor Ulrich Kottenrodt (1906 - 1984) The boy was 12 years old when the family moved from Brandenburg to Neuhäuser; in 1921 their house on the Steinhalde was ready to move into; little Ullrich grew up there. After school, he completed an apprenticeship as a stonemason at the Münsterbauhütte, and in 1925 he created the six fairytale groups in cast shell limestone for the park of Villa MEZ in Wildbachweg in Ebnet: goose, wolf, swan, lamb, fawn and bear. The fee encouraged him to study. He returned in 1935, initially had his studio in Freiburg, then an extension to the Steinhaldenhaus created good opportunities for a rich artistic production. In 1971, the house on the slope was sold, making way for a completely different development - and Ullrich Kottenrodt moved with his family to St. Märgen, where the respected artist died in 1984.

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Ulrich Kottenrodt began his training at the Münsterbauhütte in Freiburg, then studied at the Vienna Academy before becoming a master student of Karl Killer in Munich. In 1932, he was given a state studio in Berlin under the direction of Hugo Lederer. After returning to Freiburg, Kottenrodt worked as a freelance sculptor. His sculptures can be found in various cities in Baden-Württemberg.

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