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ferdinand keller

1842 – 1922

ferdinand keller
19th Century
19th Century

ferdinand keller

Born 1842 Died 1922 Works span 1864–1879

Ferdinand Keller (1842–1922): A Pioneer of Romantic Symbolism Ferdinand Keller (August 5, 1842 – July 8, 1922) stands as a pivotal figure in German Romantic painting, recognized primarily for his masterful depictions of bullfighting and landscapes imbued with profound symbolic resonance. Born in Karlsruhe to the family of a civil engineer, Keller’s artistic journey began amidst the intellectual fervor of his time—a period marked by bu…

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dated works
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chapters
1864
first work
1879
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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