Samuel Amsler (1791 - 1849)
1791-12-17Kanton Aargau, Switzerland1849-05-18Munich, GermanyGermany, Switzerland
Samuel Amsler
Samuel Amsler is a Swiss engraver. He studied his art under Johan Heinrich Lips and Karl Ernst Hess, at Munich, and from 1816 pursued it in Italy, and chiefly at Rome, till in 1829 he succeeded his former master Hess as professor of engraving in the Munich academy. The works he designed and engraved are remarkable for the grace of the figures, and for the wonderful skill with which he retains and expresses the characteristics of the original paintings and statues. He was a passionate admirer of Raphael, and had great success in reproducing his works.
Date and place of birt: | 17 december 1791, Kanton Aargau, Switzerland |
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Date and place of death: | 18 may 1849, Munich, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany, Switzerland |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Graphic artist, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Nude art, Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Realism |
Technique: | Pencil, Engraving, Hand graphic, Watercolor |