The New International Encyclopædia/Miller, Ferdinand von

MILLER, Ferdinand von (1813-87). A German bronze-founder, born at Fürstenfeldbruck. He studied at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts, and learned his trade under his uncle, Stiglmayer, and in Paris with Soyer. His reputation was won by his eastings from the designs of Schwanthaler, and especially by his large and monumental works. His best known work in America is the bronze door at the Capitol in Washington. Of his sons, Ferdinand (1842&mdash;) and Ludwig (1850&mdash;) were bronze-founders, and Fritz (1840&mdash;) was a professor in the Polytechnic School at Munich.