Ambrosia Tønnesen

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.

For other uses, see Ambrosia (disambiguation).

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
NationalityNorwegian
OccupationSculptor
AwardsOfficier d'Académie
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