Early Life and Training in the German Tradition Franz Bernhard Schuller, a name perhaps less familiar than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies an intriguing space within the landscape of 19th-century German sculpture. Born in Ostritz, Germany, in 1815, Schuller’s artistic journey began under the tutelage of Gareis, a sculptor whose influence would lay the foundation for Schuller's classical approach. This initial trainin…