Joseph Karl Stiehler (1781 - 1858)
1781-11-01Mainz, Germany1858-04-09Munich, GermanyGermany
Joseph Karl Stiehler
Joseph Karl Stieler was a German painter. From 1820 until 1855 he worked as royal court painter of the Bavarian kings. He is known for his Neoclassical portraits, especially for the Gallery of Beauties at Nymphenburg Palace in Munich, as well as his emblematic portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven, which has become one of his most famous works.
Date and place of birt: | 1 november 1781, Mainz, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 9 april 1858, Munich, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | Portrait |
Art style: | Academism, Romanticism |