Ettore Roesler Franz: Life and Legacy Early Life and Education Ettore Roesler Franz was born in Rome, Italy on May 11, 1845. His father, Luigi, was of Bohemian origin, while his mother, Teresa Biondi, was Italian. He began his artistic studies at the age of eighteen at the Accademia di San Luca in Rome. Prior to dedicating himself fully to art, he worked at the British consulate from 1864 to 1872. Artistic Development and Influences During his time at the British consulate, Roesler Franz met Joseph Severn, an artist serving as Consul. Severn introduced him to watercolor paint…