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Georg Johann Christian Urlaub or Egor Fedorovich Urlaub ((Russian: Егор Фёдорович Урлауб) was a Russian and German historical painter of Bavarian origin, academician of the Imperial Academy of Arts.
Georg was born into the family of the painter and enamelist Theodor Urlaub (1814-1888), a German native and Russian citizen who worked in St. Petersburg. He studied first at the Russian Academy of Arts, then in Berlin and Munich. After returning to Russia in 1880, Urlaub was appointed a member (academician) of the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. After some time he went to Paris and then settled in Munich.
Urlaub had a special love for historical themes and subjects, he also created portraits, genre and landscape paintings. He painted predominantly in an impressionistic and realistic style. Urlaub also illustrated various novels by Walter Scott.
Georg Johann Christian Urlaub or Egor Fedorovich Urlaub ((Russian: Егор Фёдорович Урлауб) was a Russian and German historical painter of Bavarian origin, academician of the Imperial Academy of Arts.
Georg was born into the family of the painter and enamelist Theodor Urlaub (1814-1888), a German native and Russian citizen who worked in St. Petersburg. He studied first at the Russian Academy of Arts, then in Berlin and Munich. After returning to Russia in 1880, Urlaub was appointed a member (academician) of the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. After some time he went to Paris and then settled in Munich.
Urlaub had a special love for historical themes and subjects, he also created portraits, genre and landscape paintings. He painted predominantly in an impressionistic and realistic style. Urlaub also illustrated various novels by Walter Scott.
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Johann Joachim Kändler was a German sculptor and porcelain artist best known for his role in transforming European porcelain, particularly through his work at the Meissen porcelain factory. His sculptures and figurines, characterized by their natural motifs and intricate details, significantly impacted the porcelain industry.
Kändler's early works often depicted elements from nature, with his bird sculptures—such as those of jays and woodpeckers—being particularly notable. As his career evolved, he delved into smaller decorative figures, such as those from the "Swan Service," a collection of detailed and delicate porcelain pieces. Kändler also drew inspiration from the commedia dell'arte, a popular form of theater, creating vibrant figurines that captured the spirit of this genre. His "Monkey Band" from 1753 is an enduring piece still celebrated today.
Throughout his career, Kändler produced over a thousand different items, many of which are now considered timeless masterpieces in European porcelain art. You can find his works in museums and galleries, such as the British Museum, Seattle Art Museum, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Some pieces are even available for auction or sale, often fetching high prices due to their rarity and artistic significance.
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