Karl Theodor von Piloty (1826 - 1886)
1826-10-01Munich, Germany1886-07-21Münsing, GermanyGermany
Karl Theodor von Piloty
Karl Theodor von Piloty was a German academic painter.
Karl Theodor von Piloty began as a genre painter and is considered one of the most important representatives of realistic historical painting, distinguished by the detailed accuracy of historical scenes and clothing. In 1874 he was appointed director of the Munich Academy of Fine Arts.
Date and place of birt: | 1 october 1826, Munich, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 21 july 1886, Münsing, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Munich School |
Genre: | Genre art, History painting |
Art style: | Academism |