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Karl Friedrich Fries
1831-11-21 – 1871-12-23
Life & Legacy
Karl Friedrich Fries (1831 at Winnweiler, Germany – 1871 at St. Gall, Switzerland), studied first at the Academy at Munich, and afterwards under Berdellé. He visited Vienna, and painted there under Rahl; then went to Venice, Florence, and Calabria, where he studied the old masters. His style much resembles that of the Venetian painters.
The following are some of his works:
Wine, Woman, and Song; in the style of Paolo Veronese. 1862.
The Mineral Bath in the Abruzzi.
Several copies of the Ascension of the Virgin; after Titian.
St. Barbara; after Palma Vecchio.
Occupation & Career
painter, artist
Education
Academy of Fine Arts, Munich
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Academy of Fine Arts, Munich
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1731064 — wikidata View source
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