Karl Becker (1820 - 1900)
1820-12-18Berlin, Germany1900-12-20Berlin, GermanyGermany
Karl Becker
Karl Ludwig Friedrich Becker was a German historical painter of the 19th century.
Becker studied at the Berlin Academy of Fine Arts, and later in Munich he perfected himself under Heinrich Maria von Hess and in Italy. On his canvases the artist depicted mainly scenes from Venetian life in the XVI and XVII centuries.
Karl Becker was elected a member of the council of the Berlin Academy of Arts, and later honorary president of the Academy, as well as a member of the Royal Belgian Academy.
Date and place of birt: | 18 december 1820, Berlin, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 20 december 1900, Berlin, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | Genre art, History painting, Portrait |
Art style: | Realism, Romanticism |