Background
Rasmus Andersen was born at Ørting near Horsens where he later trained as a wood carver.
Rasmus Andersen was born at Ørting near Horsens where he later trained as a wood carver.
He attended the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts from 1877 to 1884 and trained to become a sculptor at Wilhelm Bissen"s studio.
He is mainly known for his naturalistic portraits. He worked as a conservator at the Art Academy"s cast collection until 1905 and at Thorvaldsens Museum from 1893 until his death. He executed many portraits of prominent Danes, both statues and busts.