Johann Moritz Rugendas

Johann Moritz Rugendas (1804–1858) was a painter, draftsperson and lithographer.

Also recorded as Moritz Rugendas; joh. moriz rugendas; Moriz Rugendas; Juan Mauricio Rugendas; Maurice Rugendas; João Maurício Rugendas.

Johann Moritz Rugendas in brief

Born
1804
Died
1858
Known for
painter, draftsperson, lithographer and traveler
Place of birth
Augsburg
Contents

Overview

Born at Augsburg in 1804, died at Weilheim an der Teck in 1858.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape. Alexander von Humboldt is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Valparaíso and Veracruz.

Works named in the authority record are View of Valparaíso and View of the Valley of Mexico with Volcanoes and the Texcoco Lake.

Work by Johann Moritz Rugendas is recorded in the collections of Lima Art Museum, Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts, Print Collection, Chilean National History Museum and AMALITA Collection.

Distinctions recorded are Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class and Order of the Red Eagle.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Johann Moritz Rugendas”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q652305: Johann Moritz Rugendas

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