A104: Alte Kunst
Thomas Sidney Cooper was an English painter. He studied in London at the British Museum and the Royal Academy of Arts.
Thomas Sidney Cooper painted idyllic landscapes and animals in the spirit of the old Flemish masters.
Heinrich Karl Anton Mücke was a German historical painter and illustrator. He studied at the Berlin Academy of Art. In 1826 he followed Wilhelm von Schadow to the Dusseldorf Academy of Fine Arts. Here he developed the almost forgotten technique of frescoes with the support of directors Peter Cornelius and von Schadow.
Carl Heinrich Anton Mücke spent 1834-1835 in Rome with the Nazarene on a one-year work grant. Here he found his thematic focus - painting religious history.
In 1844 Mücke was appointed teacher of anatomy at the academy in Düsseldorf and in 1848 he was appointed professor at the same institution.
Henriette Ronner-Knip was a Dutch-Belgian artist celebrated for her detailed and emotive animal paintings, especially cats and dogs. Born into an artistic family in Amsterdam in 1821, Henriette's talent was evident early on, and she quickly became a prominent figure in the art world. Her father, a key influence in her life, helped hone her skills from a young age, emphasizing the dedication required for artistic success. Despite challenges, including her father's blindness and the responsibility of supporting her family, Henriette's resolve only strengthened.
After marrying Teiko Ronner in 1850, Henriette moved to Brussels, where she transitioned her focus predominantly to animals, capturing the essence and character of her subjects with remarkable precision. Her works, such as "The Death of a Friend," not only garnered acclaim but also reflected societal elements, like the reliance on dog sleds in the 19th century. Henriette's contributions were recognized with numerous accolades, and her legacy continued through her children, who also pursued artistic careers.
For collectors and art enthusiasts, Henriette Ronner-Knip's works offer a glimpse into the 19th-century life and a deep appreciation for animal portrayal in art. Her paintings, imbued with a blend of realism and romanticism, continue to resonate, reflecting her profound connection with her subjects and her exceptional skill in bringing them to life on canvas.
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Gottlieb Daniel Paul Weber was a German artist. Weber is known for his ethereal and timeless landscape paintings of early northeast America. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1848 and though he returned to Germany around 1860 his influence on American landscape painting was still felt for years.
Sophus Jacobsen was a Norwegian landscape painter.
At first he painted mostly landscapes and sea views of Norway by day or moonlight, but later he mostly painted autumn and winter views of the German countryside. In some of his moonlit views of Venice he resembles Oswald Achenbach.
