Karl Wagner (1839 - 1923)
1839-05-08Karlsruhe, Germany1923-08-15Düsseldorf, GermanyGermany
Karl Wagner
Karl Wagner (full name Karl Ludwig Friedrich Wagner) was a German painter, member of the Malkasten association of artists.
He was educated at the Karlsruhe Art Academy and painted on themes of historical events. Wagner created numerous portraits of politicians of his time, such as Bismarck, Emperor Wilhelm I, Duke Friedrich I and others. He is also known for port and fishing scenes and cityscapes.
Karl Wagner's daughter Juliette and son Cornelius also became painters.
Date and place of birt: | 8 may 1839, Karlsruhe, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 15 august 1923, Düsseldorf, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Düsseldorf school of painting, Malkasten Artists' Association |
Genre: | Cityscape, History painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Academism, Realism |