The Romantic Vision of Karl Ferdinand Sohn Born in Berlin, Germany, Karl Ferdinand Sohn emerged as a distinguished figure within the illustrious Düsseldorf school of painting. His artistic journey began in earnest at the age of eighteen, when he commenced his studies under the guidance of Wilhelm von Schadow. This mentorship proved pivotal, as Sohn eventually followed his master to Düsseldorf, a city that would become the heart of his…