August Johann Rösel von Rosenhof

August Johann Rösel von Rosenhof (1705–1759) was a German painter, lepidopterist and illustrator.

Also recorded as August Johann Roesel von Rosenhof; Johannes Augustin Rösel von Rosenhof; Johannes Augustin Roesel von Rosenhof; August Johann Rosel Von Rosenhof.

August Johann Rösel von Rosenhof in brief

Born
1705
Died
1759
Known for
painter, lepidopterist, illustrator, naturalist, entomologist, copper engraver, zoologist and miniaturist
Place of birth
Arnstadt
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Overview

Born at Arnstadt in 1705, died at Nuremberg in 1759.

In detail

August Johann Rösel von Rosenhof studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Nuremberg. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is entomology.

Sources

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    “August Johann Rösel von Rosenhof”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q71517: August Johann Rösel von Rosenhof

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