August Lucas (1803 - 1863)
1803-05-07Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse (1806-1918)1863-09-28Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse (1806-1918)Germany
August Lucas
Georg Friedrich August Lucas was a German painter of the mid-nineteenth century. He is known as a painter and graphic artist, a representative of the Romantic movement.
August Lucas lived in Italy for several years, studying art. From 1834 to 1850 he worked actively in Darmstadt, creating landscapes based on sketches from Italy, as well as depicting local neighborhoods. In 1861, the master founded the Darmstadt Art Society. Lucas's work became famous for both landscape painting and portraits.
Date and place of birt: | 7 may 1803, Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse (1806-1918) |
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Date and place of death: | 28 september 1863, Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse (1806-1918) |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Landscape painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Romanticism |