Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka

Leopold Blaschka (27 May 1822 – 3 July 1895) and his son Rudolf Blaschka (17 June 1857 – 1 May 1939) were glass artists from Dresden, Germany. They were known for their production of biological and botanical models, including glass sea creatures and Harvard University's Glass Flowers.

Leopold Blaschka
Rudolf (standing), Caroline, and Leopold Blaschka in the garden of their Dresden home
Born(1822-05-27)May 27, 1822
Český Dub, Bohemia
DiedJuly 3, 1895(1895-07-03) (aged 73)
NationalityGerman
Known forGlass artist
Notable workGlass Flowers and Glass sea creatures
Spouse(s)Caroline Zimmermann, Caroline Riegel
Rudolf Blaschka
Born(1857-06-17)June 17, 1857
DiedMay 1, 1939(1939-05-01) (aged 81)
NationalityGerman
Known forGlass artist
Notable workGlass Flowers
SpouseFrieda
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