Ferdinand Keller (1842 - 1922)
1842-08-05Karlsruhe, Germany1922-07-08Baden-Baden, GermanyGermany
Ferdinand Keller
Ferdinand Keller was a German painter of the last third of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He is known as a genre and historical painter as well as a teacher.
Keller earned his first major success in 1867 with his painting The Death of King Philip II of Spain. In his monumental works, he celebrated historical, dynastic, and cultural episodes in the history of Germany and Baden. One of his famous works is the painting "Apotheosis of Kaiser Wilhelm I", which was purchased by Kaiser Wilhelm II. Keller's works now grace the halls of theaters including the Baden State Theater and the Semper Opera in Dresden.
Date and place of birt: | 5 august 1842, Karlsruhe, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 8 july 1922, Baden-Baden, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Educator, Illustrator, Painter |
Genre: | History painting, Mythological painting |
Art style: | Realism, Romanticism, Symbolism |