Ida Göthilda Nilsson (7 February 1840 – 24 December 1920) was a

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artist (sculptor). Daughter of the professor and

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, Sven Nilsson, she was active as her father's assistant. Nilsson was also a student of the Danish artist Jacob Jerichau. She participated in the exhibit of the

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in 1875, and was also represented in the

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References

* Svenskt konstnärslexikon (Swedish Art Dictionary), Allhems Förlag, Malmö (Swedish)

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