Paul Wissaert

Paul Wissaert (13 May 1885 – 5 July 1972) was a Belgian sculptor, and medallist. His work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]

Paul Wissaert
Born(1885-05-13)13 May 1885
Brussels, Belgium
Died5 July 1972(1972-07-05) (aged 87)
Schaerbeek, Belgium
NationalityBelgian
OccupationSculptor

His father was the medallist François Wissaert (1855 Brussels – 1929 Overijse)[2][3]

Paul Wissaert has designed 1910 the New York University Samuel F. B. Morse Medal, that is awarded annually to the best physics undergraduate student. His signature is PW (monogram).

References
  1. "Paul Wissaert". Olympedia. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  2. Forrer, L. (1916). "Wissaert, François". Biographical Dictionary of Medallists. Vol. VI. London: Spink & Son Ltd. pp. 518–520.
  3. Wissaert, François. "Plaquette: Orfeus, 1913" (in Dutch). msk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Gent. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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