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charles august albert dellschau

1830 - 1923

Quick Facts

  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Died: 1923
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Lifespan: 93 years
  • Top-ranked work: Max Misers Aero Buster
  • Top 3 works: Max Misers Aero Buster
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  • Works on APS: 1
  • Born: 1830, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
  • Also known as: charles dellschau
  • Museums on APS:
    • San Antonio Museum of Art
    • San Antonio Museum of Art
    • San Antonio Museum of Art
    • San Antonio Museum of Art
    • San Antonio Museum of Art
  • Nationality: Germany

a german-american artist and inventor

charles august albert dellschau, a german-american artist and inventor, posthumously gained fame for his extraordinary scrapbooks containing drawings, collages, and watercolors of airplanes and airships. regarded as one of the first visionary artists, dellschau's work continues to intrigue art enthusiasts.

early life and artistic pursuits

born in 1830 in germany, dellschau's early life is marked by a keen interest in art and invention. his artistic endeavors led him to create an extensive collection of drawings, collages, and watercolors, which would later become the cornerstone of his posthumous fame.

artistic legacy

dellschau's most notable works include:

influence and posthumous recognition

dellschau's work has been featured in several notable exhibitions, including: experience the artistic genius of charles august albert dellschau through his captivating works, now recognized as a cornerstone of visionary art.