Background
Starkopf, Anton was born on April 22, 1889 in Estonia.
Starkopf, Anton was born on April 22, 1889 in Estonia.
Studied with Azbe in Munich, 1911-1912, then at the Russian Academy in Paris, 1912-1914. Studied with Azbe in Munich, 1911-1912, then at the Russian Academy in Paris, 1912-1914.
Taught at the Tartu Higher Art School, Pallas, 1919-1940 (one of its founders, and later a director). Taught at the Art Institute, 1944-1950. Professor, 1947. 1945-1948, director of the Art Institute.
Considered a major Estonian artist and sculptor.