Karl Schlesinger (1825 - 1893)

Karl Schlesinger

Karl Schlesinger was a Swiss-born German painter of the second half of the 19th century. He is known as a landscape painter and genre painter.

Schlesinger became famous for his historical and genre paintings. His works often combined genre elements with landscapes and skillful lighting. One of his significant works was the painting "Embarkation of Settlers on a Steamship Departing for America", created in Antwerp. From 1852 until his death, he lived in Düsseldorf, continuing to write expressive scenes. Schlesinger was a member of a number of artistic associations, including the Hamburg Artists' Club.