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Franz Xaver Winterhalter

Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805–1873) was a German painter, lithographer and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Francis Xavier Winterhalter; Franz Xavier Winterhalter; f. winterhalter; Franz X. J. Winterhalter; F. Xaver Winterhalter; x. winterhalter.

Overview

Born at Menzenschwand in 1805, died at Frankfurt in 1873.

In detail

training under Joseph Karl Stieler and Peter von Cornelius is recorded. Carl Wahlbom, Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz and Gottlieb Bodmer are recorded as having studied under Franz Xaver Winterhalter. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is painting and portrait painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait and landscape. The authority associates the name with academic art and Rococo Revival.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris, Belgium and Freiburg im Breisgau. Positions recorded include court painter.

Works named in the authority record are Portrait of Barbara Dmitrievna Mergassov Rimsky-Korsakova, Girl from sabine mountains, Empress Eugenie Surrounded by her Ladies in Waiting and Florinda.

Work by Franz Xaver Winterhalter is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, J. Paul Getty Museum, Nationalmuseum and National Gallery of Victoria.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Franz Xaver Winterhalter”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q168659: Franz Xaver Winterhalter

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