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carl theodor gehlhaar
19th Century
19th Century

carl theodor gehlhaar

Born 1805 Died 1871

The Baltic Visionary: Carl Theodor Gehlhaar and the Echoes of Tallinn Carl Theodor Gehlhaar, a name perhaps less familiar than many of his 19th-century counterparts, nevertheless represents a significant voice in Baltic German art. Born in Limbaži, Latvia (then part of the Russian Empire) in 1805, and tragically passing away there in 1871, Gehlhaar’s life was intimately intertwined with the evolving landscape of his homeland and the burgeoning artistic currents sweeping across Europe. His legacy rests primarily on a remarkable body of work – predominantly meticulously crafted lithographs and…

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