Ludwig Ferdinand Schnorr Von Carolsfeld
Ludwig Ferdinand Schnorr Von Carolsfeld
Place: Königsberg
Born: 1788
Death: 1853
Biography:
Ludwig Ferdinand Schnorr von Carolsfeld was a German Romantic painter, engraver, and lithographer born on October 11, 1788, in Königsberg. He was the son of artist Veit Hanns Schnorr von Carolsfeld and his younger brother was Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld. At the age of 16, he moved to Vienna where he lived for the rest of his life.
Early Life and Education
In 1804, Schnorr von Carolsfeld became a student at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna under Heinrich Friedrich Füger. He formed part of the group of Academy students around Friedrich Overbeck, who were looking for new paths beyond the strongly formal Classical ideals of the Academy. The outcome of their efforts was the Nazarene movement. Unlike other artists from this movement, Schnorr von Carolsfeld avoided a complete break with the Academy and remained in Vienna.
Artistic Career
Schnorr von Carolsfeld's first patron was Duke Albert von Sachsen-Teschen. In 1821, he became the teacher of Moritz von Schwind. He undertook study trips to Southern Germany, Switzerland, and Paris, which had a significant influence on his artistic style. Thanks to Archduke John of Austria, he came into contact with the Austro-Hungarian Imperial family, who gave him commissions. Some notable works by Schnorr von Carolsfeld include:
- Ludwig van Beethoven portrait
- Ignaz von Gleichenstein portrait
Museums and Collections
Schnorr von Carolsfeld's works can be found in various museums, including the Kunstsammlungen Graf von Schönborn in Pommersfelden, Germany. The museum was established by Lothar Franz von Schönborn, who served as Prince-Bishop of Bamberg and Würzburg. Some notable museums that feature Schnorr von Carolsfeld's works include:
- Schackgalerie in Munich, Germany
- Kunstsammlungen Graf von Schönborn in Pommersfelden, Germany
For more information about Schnorr von Carolsfeld's works and the museums that feature them, visit https://Wikioo.org/@/Ludwig-Ferdinand-Schnorr-Von-Carolsfeld or Wikipedia: Ludwig Ferdinand Schnorr von Carolsfeld. You can also learn more about the painting process and our handmade oil paintings reproductions on our page The Painting Process
