The second generation is represented by sculptors such as Christopher
Borch (1817—1896), Julius. Olavus Middelthun (1820—
1886), Hans Hansen (1821 ,1858) and Olak Olafsen (1t.osi.moot
(born 1821, living in Copenhagen). Borch has executed, among other
things, a statue of Christie, president of the first Storthing, which
K9H . . . I mm I Phot, by Vsering. M id d e lth u n :. Bust o f Welhaven.
stands in the Bergen market-place. He was more succesful, however,
in the execution of genre figures.—- Middelthun was the most refined,
though not the most powerful genius among Norwegian sculptors.
An extraordinarily .severe self-criticism hindered, to some extent, his
power of production, but on the other hand, gave to his work a
rare finish. His busts, especially those of Welhaven and Fritzner.
Sind ing : B a rb a ria n Mo the r. Phot, by Vsering.
