Friedrich von Amerling (1803 - 1887)

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Friedrich von Amerling

Friedrich von Amerling, an esteemed Austro-Hungarian portrait painter, is renowned for his significant contributions to the art world, particularly in the court of Franz Josef. Born in Vienna in 1803, he became one of the 19th century's most celebrated Austrian portrait artists, alongside figures like Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller. Amerling's educational journey in art took him from Vienna to Prague and further abroad to cities like London, Paris, and Rome, enriching his style and approach to portraiture.

Friedrich von Amerling's works, known for their clarity of outline and rich coloration, often draw comparisons to the style of Ingres. His most productive years spanned from 1830 to 1850, during which he became the preferred portraitist for the aristocracy and the burgeoning middle class of the Biedermeier period. With over 1000 works, predominantly portraits, Amerling's influence and legacy are profound, with the majority of his art remaining in Austria.

His life was not just limited to art; Friedrich von Amerling also led a fascinating personal life, marked by extensive travel and four marriages. His contributions to art were recognized by various honors, including elevation to nobility and the receipt of the Orden der Eisernen Krone. Today, Amerling's work continues to be celebrated, with his portraits offering a window into the aristocratic and middle-class society of his time.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Amerling's work represents an invaluable link to Austrian cultural history and portrait artistry. To stay updated on sales and auction events related to Friedrich von Amerling's works, signing up for relevant updates is recommended, providing exclusive insights into acquiring pieces of this remarkable artist's legacy​.

Date and place of birt:14 april 1803, Vienna, Austria
Date and place of death:14 january 1887, Vienna, Austria
Nationality:Austria
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Genre:Portrait
Art style:Biedermeier, Classicism
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Creators Austria

Paja Jovanović (1859 - 1957)
Paja Jovanović
1859 - 1957
August Querfurth (1696 - 1761)
August Querfurth
1696 - 1761
Heinrich von Angeli (1840 - 1925)
Heinrich von Angeli
1840 - 1925
Knopp Ferro (1953)
Knopp Ferro
1953
Franz Edmund Weirotter (1733 - 1771)
Franz Edmund Weirotter
1733 - 1771
Adolf Constantin Baumgartner-Stoiloff (1850 - 1924)
Adolf Constantin Baumgartner-Stoiloff
1850 - 1924
Josef Hoffmann (1870 - 1956)
Josef Hoffmann
1870 - 1956
Wolfgang Hutter (1928 - 2014)
Wolfgang Hutter
1928 - 2014
Wolfgang Flatz (1952)
Wolfgang Flatz
1952
Matthias Bernard Braun (1684 - 1738)
Matthias Bernard Braun
1684 - 1738
Urban Grünfelder (1967)
Urban Grünfelder
1967
Hubert Maurer (1738 - 1818)
Hubert Maurer
1738 - 1818
Adolf Obermüllner (1833 - 1898)
Adolf Obermüllner
1833 - 1898
Gerard Bouttats (1630 - 1668)
Gerard Bouttats
1630 - 1668
Max Oppenheimer (1885 - 1954)
Max Oppenheimer
1885 - 1954
Georg Janny (1864 - 1935)
Georg Janny
1864 - 1935

Creators Biedermeier

Jacob de Wit (1695 - 1754)
Jacob de Wit
1695 - 1754
Johann Gottlieb Mattei (1753 - 1832)
Johann Gottlieb Mattei
1753 - 1832
Stepan Semyonovich Shchukin (1754 - 1828)
Stepan Semyonovich Shchukin
1754 - 1828
Alfred de Dreux (1810 - 1860)
Alfred de Dreux
1810 - 1860
Jožef (Giuseppe) Tominc (1790 - 1866)
Jožef (Giuseppe) Tominc
1790 - 1866
Johann Baptist von Lampi I (1751 - 1830)
Johann Baptist von Lampi I
1751 - 1830
 Pyotr Ivanovich Sokolov (1753 - 1791)
Pyotr Ivanovich Sokolov
1753 - 1791
Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitzky (1735 - 1822)
Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitzky
1735 - 1822
Samuil Ivanovich Gal'berg (1787 - 1839)
Samuil Ivanovich Gal'berg
1787 - 1839
Hermann Gretsch (1895 - 1950)
Hermann Gretsch
1895 - 1950
Johann Daniel Schoene (1767 - 1836)
Johann Daniel Schoene
1767 - 1836
Francesco Fidanza (1747 - 1819)
Francesco Fidanza
1747 - 1819
Simon Meister (1796 - 1844)
Simon Meister
1796 - 1844
Gustav Rantsoni (1826 - 1900)
Gustav Rantsoni
1826 - 1900
Iakov Luchanskii (1876 - 1978)
Iakov Luchanskii
1876 - 1978
Georges-Emile Lebacq (1876 - 1950)
Georges-Emile Lebacq
1876 - 1950
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