Ambrosia Tønnesen

Ambrosia Tønnesen
Born
Ambrosia Theodora Tønnesen

(1859-01-28)28 January 1859
Ålesund, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway
Died21 January 1948(1948-01-21) (aged 88)
Fana, Norway
OccupationSculptor
AwardsOfficier d'Académie

Ambrosia Tønnesen (28 January 1859 – 21 January 1948) was a Norwegian sculptor. She is regarded as the first professional female sculptor in Norway, and is best known for her many portraits, including statues, busts, and reliefs.

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