Robert Cauer the Elder (13 February 1831,

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- 2 April 1893,

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) was a German sculptor; known for his

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Life and work

His father, Emil Cauer the Elder and brother,

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were both sculptors. Many of his descendants and relatives also became sculptors, including his sons,

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and , and Karl's sons,

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and Hugo (1864-1918). He received his first lessons at his father's studio in

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. From 1851 to 1856, he studied painting at the

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with

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and

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. From 1853 to 1854, he also studied at the academy's building school with

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. From 1851 to 1857, he was a member of

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, a progressive artists' association. After completing his studies, he worked with his father and returned to Sculpting, but never gave up painting entirely. Between 1856 and 1861, he made numerous study trips throughout Germany, England and Italy. In 1882, he settled in Rome, where he would live for the rest of his life. Together with his brother, Karl, he set up a studio there, but would continue to be involved with the one in Bad Kreuznach. From 1887, he was officially commissioned by the Prussian government to supervise their scholarship students at the

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. The following year, he was named a Professor. After 1889, he divided his time between Rome and Kassel. His sculptures were inspired by topics from literature and folklore, and he often emulated his father's works. He also created numerous portrait plaques that were based on Classical models.''Zur Chronik der Akademie. Vom August 1884 bis Ende März 1886.''
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; notably those of

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and

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Prometheus im Schlosspark von Schloss Dhaun

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