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johann georg schwartze
19th Century
19th Century

johann georg schwartze

Born 1814 Died 1874 Works span 1857–1874

Early Life and Transatlantic Roots Johann Georg Schwartze, born in Amsterdam on October 20th, 1814, embarked on a life that beautifully intertwined Dutch artistic traditions with the burgeoning art scene of America and the rigorous training of the Düsseldorf school. His early years were steeped in the atmosphere of a recovering Netherlands, still finding its footing after the Napoleonic era. However, this initial grounding in Amsterda…

5
dated works
1
chapters
1857
first work
1874
last work
Chronological Journey

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