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Johann Georg Meyer

Johann Georg Meyer von Bremen (28 October 1813 Bremen, Germany – 4 December 1886 Berlin), commonly known as Meyer von Bremen, was a German painter who specialized in Biblical, peasant, and family scenes. • Illustration — Georg Meyer • Illustration — ‘Schlafendes Geschwisterpaar’ (Sleeping sisters; 1851) In his 21st year, he went to Düsseldorf and began his studies at the Academy of Art there, which was led by Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow, the son of sculptor Johann Gottfried Schadow. He is associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting. In 1841, Meyer opened a studio of his own, but moved to Berlin as his fame increased (1853).

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Johann Georg Meyer

As two adults talk in a back room, a child attempts to add to a painting on its easel, while two other children look on. Wood engraving after J.G. Meyer von Bremen., by Johann Georg Meyer

Johann Georg Meyer · Wellcome Collection, London · Wellcome Collection · Public Domain Mark

Born
1813. · Bremen.
Died
1886. · Berlin.
Nationality
Bremen.
Occupation
painter and university teacher.
Education
Kunstakademie Düsseldorf.
Teachers
Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow and Karl Ferdinand Sohn.
Languages
German.

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Johann Georg Meyer von Bremen (28 October 1813 Bremen, Germany – 4 December 1886 Berlin), commonly known as Meyer von Bremen, was a German painter who specialized in Biblical, peasant, and family scenes. • Illustration — Georg Meyer • Illustration — ‘Schlafendes Geschwisterpaar’ (Sleeping sisters; 1851) In his 21st year, he went to Düsseldorf and began his studies at the Academy of Art there, which was led by Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow, the son of sculptor Johann Gottfried Schadow. He is associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting. In 1841, Meyer opened a studio of his own, but moved to Berlin as his fame increased (1853).

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