Joseph Karl Stieler facts for kids
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Joseph Karl Stieler
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Self-portrait, 1806
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Joseph Karl Stieler
1 November 1781 |
| Died | 9 April 1858 (aged 76) Munich, Kingdom of Bavaria
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Pauline Luise Beckers
(m. 1818; died 1830)Josephine von Miller
(m. 1833) |
Joseph Karl Stieler (born November 1, 1781 – died April 9, 1858) was a famous German painter. From 1820 to 1855, he worked as the official court painter for the Bavarian kings. He is well-known for his Neoclassical portraits. His most famous works include the "Gallery of Beauties" at Nymphenburg Palace in Munich. He also painted a very famous portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven.
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Life of Joseph Karl Stieler
Joseph Karl Stieler was born in the city of Mainz. His family had a long history of working as engravers and die makers. Joseph learned some art skills from his father, August Friedrich Stieler.
When his father died early, Joseph taught himself more about art. He started his career by painting small portraits called miniatures. These were very popular with wealthy citizens.
In 1792, French troops took over Mainz. Stieler then moved with the Prince-Archbishop to Aschaffenburg. There, he met Karl Theodor Anton Maria von Dalberg. Dalberg became a very important supporter and sponsor for Stieler.
Stieler's Art Training
From 1802 to 1805, Stieler studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. He was in the master class of Heinrich Füger. Stieler's portrait style was greatly influenced by his time in Paris. He worked in the art studio (called an atelier) of François Gérard. Gérard was a student of the famous painter Jacques-Louis David.
In 1808, Stieler became an independent portrait painter in Frankfurt. In 1810, he traveled through Italy. From 1812, he worked at the court of King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria.
Famous Portraits
In 1816, Stieler went to Vienna to paint the portrait of Emperor Francis I of Austria. Between February and April 1820, he painted Ludwig van Beethoven. This portrait is probably the most recognized image of the composer today.
In 1847, Stieler also painted Lola Montez. She was a dancer whose relationship with King Ludwig I of Bavaria led to the king stepping down from his throne the next year.
Stieler retired in 1855. He moved to his country home in Tegernsee. He passed away in Munich three years later. His son, Karl Stieler, became a well-known writer.
Stieler's Artwork
Joseph Karl Stieler mostly worked for the Bavarian royal family. King Ludwig I of Bavaria asked him to paint the portraits for the Schönheitengalerie. This is known as the "Gallery of Beauties" at Schloss Nymphenburg.
Stieler painted many famous people. These included Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Amalia of Greece, and Alexander von Humboldt. He also painted altarpieces, which are artworks for churches.
Stieler's Portrait Style
A special thing about Stieler's portraits is how much he focused on the person he was painting. He left out extra decorations. This way, nothing distracted from looking closely at the person.
Stieler achieved this focus by using strong contrasts of light and dark. This technique made the facial features of the person stand out clearly.
Gallery
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A portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven, 1820. Possibly Stieler's most reproduced work.
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Cornelia Vetterlein, 1828
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King Ludwig I in his Coronation Robes 1826
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Helene Sedlmayr
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Lady Jane Elizabeth Digby, daughter of Admiral Henry Digby of Trafalgar
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Auguste-Amélie de Bavière Stieler
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Regina Daxenberger, 1829
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Marianna Marchesa Florenzi, 1831
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Amalie Adlerberg, 1827
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Auguste Hilber, 1827
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Crescentia Bourgin, 1833
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Nanette Kaula, 1829
Images for kids
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Marie of Prussia, Queen of Bavaria (photo)
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Marie of Prussia, Queen of Bavaria (painting by Stieler)
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Lola Montez (photo)
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Lola Montez (painting by Stieler)
See also
In Spanish: Joseph Karl Stieler para niños
