Balthasar Augustin Albrecht (1687 - 1765)
1687-01-06Berg (Starnberger See), Holy Roman Empire1765-08-15Munich, Holy Roman EmpireGermany
Balthasar Augustin Albrecht
Balthasar Augustin Albrecht was a German painter of the first half of the 18th century. He is known as a painter who worked in portrait, historical and religious genres.
Albrecht began his career in 1719. He was appointed court painter at the court of the Elector of Bavaria and inspector-custodian of the Picture Gallery in Munich. In addition to portraits and paintings, he created frescoes and altarpieces in churches in Munich and other German cities.
Date and place of birt: | 6 january 1687, Berg (Starnberger See), Holy Roman Empire |
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Date and place of death: | 15 august 1765, Munich, Holy Roman Empire |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XVIII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Genre painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | History painting, Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Baroque, Rococo |