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friedrich ritter von amerling
19th Century
19th Century

friedrich ritter von amerling

Born 1803 Died 1887 Works span 1830–1881

Friedrich Ritter von Amerling: A Master of Academic Portraiture Friedrich Ritter von Amerling (b. 1803, Wien, d. 1887, Wien) stands as a prominent figure in Austrian art history, celebrated for his unwavering dedication to the academic tradition and his remarkable ability to capture the dignity and grace of aristocratic subjects during the Romantic era. Born into a family of craftsmen—a lineage that instilled within him an appreciatio…

43
dated works
11
chapters
1830
first work
1881
last work
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