Edward Theodore Compton (1849 - 1921)
1849-07-29London, United Kingdom1921-03-27Feldafing, GermanyUnited Kingdom, Germany
Edward Theodore Compton
Edward Theodore Compton was an English-born, German artist, illustrator and mountain climber. He is well known for his paintings and drawings of alpine scenery, and as a mountaineer made 300 major ascents including no fewer than 27 first ascents.
Date and place of birt: | 29 july 1849, London, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 27 march 1921, Feldafing, Germany |
Nationality: | United Kingdom, Germany |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Illustrator, Landscape painter, Painter |
Genre: | Landscape painting |
Art style: | Impressionism |