Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka
Leopold Blaschka | |
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Rudolf (standing), Caroline, and Leopold Blaschka in the garden of their Dresden home | |
| Born | May 27, 1822 Český Dub, Bohemia |
| Died | July 3, 1895 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | German |
| Known for | Glass artist |
| Notable work | Glass Flowers and Glass sea creatures |
| Spouse(s) | Caroline Zimmermann, Caroline Riegel |
Rudolf Blaschka | |
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| Born | June 17, 1857 |
| Died | May 1, 1939 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | German |
| Known for | Glass artist |
| Notable work | Glass Flowers |
| Spouse | Frieda |
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.