1807 - 1875

Brzi podaci

  • Lifespan: 68 years
  • Color intensity: monochromatic
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Born: 1807, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
  • Top-ranked work: Weinstube
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Museums on this site:
    • Alte Nationalgalerie
    • Pomeranian State Museum
    • Berlinische Galerie

Early Life and Artistic Training

Theodor Hosemann was born on 24 September 1807 in Brandenburg an der Havel. He grew up as the son of an officer in the Prussian Army. His early years involved moving frequently, following the requirements of his father's military service. By the age of twelve, his path moved toward the technical precision of the lithography firm of Arnz & Winckelmann in Düsseldorf, where he began an apprenticeship.

His professional life moved quickly. By 1815, he was already working as a draftsman, earning a salary of 200 Thalers annually. While he held this position, he also attended the Düsseldorf Art Academy to refine his skills. These early years shaped him into a draftsman, painter, illustrator, and caricaturist.

Career in Berlin and Illustration

In 1828, Hosemann moved to Berlin to serve as Chief Illustrator for Winckelmann and Sons, a position that doubled his previous salary. By 1830, his humorous drawings had gained a steady following. He spent much of his time working with publishers, providing the visual details for many books and periodicals. Between 1834 and 1852, he maintained a long collaboration with the satirist Adolf Glassbrenner. This partnership produced the 32-book series titled Berlin wie es ist und – trinkt.

His social and professional life was tied to the literary circles of the city. From 1842 to 1855, he was a member of the Tunnel über der Spree literary society. Within that group, he was known by the name "Hogarth." His work during these years captured the daily life and character of the Prussian capital through lithography, woodcuts, and chalk drawings.

Pitanja i odgovori

Kako mogu pronaći djela umjetnika Theodor Hosemann u određenoj paleti boja?

Stranica Prema paletama boja grupirala je djela umjetnika Theodor Hosemann prema njihovim paletama boja.

Pod kojim drugim imenima ili pseudonimima poznat je/poznata je Theodor Hosemann?

Theodor Hosemann poznat/a je i pod drugim imenima: Theodor Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Hosemann, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Theodor Hosemann, Friedrich W. H. Th. Hosemann, Friedrich Hosemann, Hosemann Theodor.

Gdje se djela umjetnika Theodor Hosemann mogu pronaći grupirana prema tehnici?

Stranica Svi mediji prikazuje djela umjetnika Theodor Hosemann grupirana prema tehnici izrade.

Kako mogu pronaći djela umjetnika Theodor Hosemann prema određenoj temi?

Stranica Pretraživanje po ključnim riječima umjetnika Theodor Hosemann grupirana je prema ključnim riječima njegovih djela.

Kratki kviz

Svako pitanje ima samo jedan točan odgovor.

Pitanje 1:
In which city was Theodor Hosemann born?
Pitanje 2:
At what age was Hosemann apprenticed to the lithography firm of Arnz & Winckelmann?
Pitanje 3:
Which literary society did Hosemann belong to between 1842 and 1855, where he was known as 'Hogarth'?
Pitanje 4:
Hosemann was a student of which well-known illustrator and photographer?
Pitanje 5:
Which of these works was illustrated by Hosemann?