1815 - 1883

Informații esențiale

  • Died: 1883
  • Typical colors: earthy
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Top 3 works:
    • Jugurtha
    • The Baroness of Vassouras
    • Alexandrine Caroline Ferrez
  • Top-ranked work: Jugurtha
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Lifespan: 68 years

The Life and Teaching of Augusto Müller

Born in Baden-Baden, Germany, Augusto Müller was a painter and art professor who became an active figure in Brazil. After arriving in Rio de Janeiro with his father, he enrolled in the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts, where he became a distinguished disciple of Jean-Baptiste Debret. His talent was recognized early through awards at student exhibitions, leading to his appointment as a substitute professor of landscape painting. By 1851, he achieved the rank of full professor. Müller’s career was marked by his dedication to teaching at the Academy until 1860, though he eventually withdrew from painting due to his dissatisfaction with the local cultural environment. He died in Rio de Janeiro.

Artistic Works and Subjects

Müller’s repertoire spanned several genres, including history painting, portraiture, and landscape. His notable works include:

His technical approach often utilized photography as a tool to realize his compositions. Throughout his career, he received gold medals in 1834, 1840, and 1864 at the General Exhibitions of Fine Arts of the AIBA.

Întrebări și răspunsuri

Care sunt cele mai vizionate opere ale lui Augusto Müller?

Statistici despre lucrările lui Augusto Müller sunt disponibile pe pagina de Statistici a artistului.

Unde și când s-a născut Augusto Müller?

Augusto Müller s-a născut în Baden-Baden, în anul 1815.

Ce culori a folosit cel mai des Augusto Müller?

Modul în care Augusto Müller utilizează culoarea în lucrările enumerate pe acest site web poate fi explorat pe pagina Genoma Paletei a artistului.

Pot să explorez lucrările lui Augusto Müller în funcție de starea de spirit?

Pagina Galerie pe stări de spirit lui Augusto Müller organizează operele de artă ale artistului în funcție de starea de spirit.

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Întrebare 1:
In which city was Augusto Müller born?
Întrebare 2:
Who was the teacher of Augusto Müller at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts?
Întrebare 3:
Which work is considered one of Müller's major paintings in the history genre?
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In what year was Müller appointed as a substitute professor of landscape painting?
Întrebare 5:
Which artist was the first official professor of architecture in Brazil and was painted by Müller?