A Life Immersed in the Natural World: The Story of Richard Friese Richard Friese, born in Gumbinnen, Germany in 1854, was an artist whose life and work were inextricably linked to the animal kingdom and the landscapes he so passionately depicted. He wasn’t merely a painter *of* nature; he seemed to exist within it, absorbing its rhythms and translating them onto canvas with remarkable sensitivity. His early years spent in East Prussia undoubtedly fostered this deep connection, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to capturing the essence of wildlife, particularly lions and deer, and…