Eduard Young

1823 - 1882

Essentials

  • Works on this site: 1
  • Top 3 works: Mountain Landscape with Tyrolean Peasants' Wedding
  • Born: 1823, Prague, Czech Republic
  • Nationality: Czech Republic
  • Also known as:
    • Edward Young
    • E. Young
    • Ed. Young
    • E. De Young
    • eduard young

A Life of Royal Patronage and Diverse Mastery

Eduard Young was a painter and draftsperson born in Prague. His artistic journey began with training in Linz and later in Vienna under Moritz Daffinger. His career was marked by extensive travels through Northern Italy, the Lyon region in France, and Scandinavia, including Norway and Sweden. A significant period of his life was spent at the court of King Friedrich VII of Denmark, where he served as a drawing teacher for the King and Countess Danner. During this time, he was appointed a professor and received the Ingenio et arti, a royal golden medal for merits in art and science, along with a lifelong pension.

His body of work includes:

Later Years and Artistic Focus

After spending several years at the Danish court, Young eventually settled permanently in Munich in 1866. While working in the studios of Karl Raupp and Carl Theodor von Piloty, his artistic output focused heavily on rural genre scenes. His legacy is preserved through various mediums, including sketches, watercolors, and paintings that capture both historical figures and everyday life.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see Eduard Young's artworks in a 3D gallery?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Eduard Young presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

Is there an overview of all the subjects Eduard Young painted?

Eduard Young's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

Is there a complete list of Eduard Young's artworks?

Every work by Eduard Young on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

What moods do Eduard Young's artworks express?

The artist's Mood Room page shows Eduard Young's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.

Test your eye

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Question 1:
In which city was Eduard Young born?
Question 2:
Which Danish monarch did Young portrait at the court?
Question 3:
In which city did Young settle permanently in 1866?
Question 4:
What was the profession of Young's father, Benno Eduard Young?
Question 5:
Which artist's studio did Young join after moving to Munich?