Austrian School
Johann Baptist Lampi the Younger was an Austrian portrait painter, renowned for his detailed and expressive portraiture. Born on March 4, 1775, in Trento, Lampi was educated at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna under the guidance of Hubert Maurer and Heinrich Friedrich Füger. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of his father, Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder, a prominent painter himself.
Lampi the Younger's career took a significant turn when he, along with his family, moved to St. Petersburg in 1797, following an invitation from Catherine the Great. This move marked a pivotal period in his life as he produced many portraits of Russian nobility and other significant figures of his time. His notable works during this period earned him a position as a member of the Academy in St. Petersburg and later in Vienna.
Among his well-known works, which can be viewed in major galleries such as the Belvedere Gallery and the Vienna Museum, are portraits of Antonio Canova, Francis I, and Ivan Akimov. His artistic legacy is further highlighted by his influence and contributions to the European art scene of the 19th century.
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