Friedrich Drake

Friedrich Drake (23 June 1805 – 6 April 1882) was a German sculptor and medallist, best known for his huge memorial statues.

It was for a colossal statue of Justus Möser in the city of Osnabrück and paid his way for the traditional study trip to Italy.

He quickly set up a workshop of his own, with his brothers Georg and Louis as assistants and his sister Karoline as the housekeeper.

[1] In 1847, Drake was named a "Royal Professor" and, in 1863, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Prussian Crown for Arts and Sciences.

[2] Using his experience as a trained mechanic, he invented a frame that enabled nude models to hold their poses.