Johann Heinrich Tischbein

Painting, Visual Artist

1722 – 1789

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Who was Johann Heinrich Tischbein?

Johann Heinrich Tischbein the Elder, called the Kasseler, was one of the most respected European painters in the 18th century and an important member of the Tischbein dynasty of German painters, which spanned four generations.

His work consisted primarily of portraits of the nobility, mythology scenes, and historical paintings. For his mythology paintings he mostly resorted to models of the highest aristocracy.

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Born
Oct 3, 1722
Haina
Nationality
  • Germany
Died
Aug 22, 1789
Kassel

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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