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Franz Seraph von Lenbach

1836 – 1904

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Franz Seraph Lenbach, after 1882, Ritter von Lenbach, was a German painter known primarily for his portraits of prominent personalities from the nobility, the arts, and industry. Because of his standing in society, he was often referred to as the "Malerfürst".

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
December 13, 1836
Schrobenhausen
Date of death
May 6, 1904
Munich
Citizenship

Kingdom of Bavaria

Occupations & fields
painteruniversity teacherphotographer
Awards & honours
Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
Notable works
The Architect Lorenz GedonThe Theologian Ignaz von Döllinger
Field and occupation
německý malíř
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