Sepulchral Monument to the Artist's Mother, Signe Tegner

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Rudolph Tegner's mother is immortalized by this statue. Rudolph Tegner (1873 – 1950) was a prolific Danish sculptor associated with the Symbolist movement. In the early 20th century, his work sparked intense controversy in Denmark. Tegner was the son of politician Jørgen Henry August Tegner and his wife Signe Elisabeth Puggaard. As a young man, he traveled to Greece and Italy, where he was deeply influenced by Michelangelo's sculptures in the Medici Chapel. His first major work, A Faun (1891), was installed at Charlottenburg Palace. From 1890 to 1893, Tegner collaborated with Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, then moved to Paris, where he lived until 1897. Tegner's sculptures showcased the innovative style of Art Nouveau and the erotic realism of Auguste Rodin. This caused widespread debate in Denmark, still heavily influenced by Bertel Thorvaldsen's restrained neo-classical ideals. In contrast, Tegner emphasized bold, eye-catching monumental forms that were provocative and thought-provoking.