1846 - 1916

주요 정보

  • Also known as:
    • August Finck
    • Professor August Fink
    • Aug. Fink
    • Fink August
    • Professor A. Fink
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Top 3 works:
    • Late Autumn Evening at the Pond's Edge
    • Buchenwald
    • Shepherd with his Flock in the Evening Light
  • Died: 1916
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Art period: 19th Century

The Life and Training of August Fink

August Fink begins his life in Munich, Germany, born on April 30, 1846. His early years do not follow the path of a painter. Instead, he undergoes training as a merchant. This commercial focus leads him far from Bavaria; in 1859, he travels to the United States. He spends seven years working in the American merchant trade, navigating a life of commerce until 1866.

The shift toward art happens in private. Returning to his roots, August Fink begins to study painting under the guidance of Adolf Stademann and Eduard Schleich the Elder. These early lessons form the foundation of his technical skill. By 1872, his training becomes more structured as he enters the studio of Adolf Lier. He continues to refine his craft under Josef Wenglein, moving steadily away from the world of trade and toward the discipline of the brush.

Professional Career and Academic Recognition

The year 1874 marks a shift toward public visibility. From this point, his work enters the exhibition circuits of Munich, Berlin, and Nuremberg. By 1878, he has established himself as a freelance artist in Munich, working independently within the city's competitive art scene.

Institutional recognition follows. In 1889, he is appointed as a professor at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. This academic standing is reinforced by his status as an honorary member of the Munich Academy. His presence in the Munich art establishment is solidified through official accolades, including a gold medal awarded at the 1905 annual exhibition held in the Munich Glaspalast.

Q&A

August Fink 작가의 국적은 어디인가요?

August Fink은(는) Germany 출신입니다.

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August Fink은(는) 1846년 Munich에서 태어났습니다.

August Fink의 작품을 기법별로 모아볼 수 있는 곳은 어디인가요?

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예술 상식 퀴즈

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질문 1:
In which city was August Fink born?
질문 2:
What was August Fink's profession before studying painting?
질문 3:
In which year was August Fink appointed as a professor at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Munich?
질문 4:
Where did August Fink create ceiling paintings featuring hunting scenes?
질문 5:
Which award did August Fink receive in 1905 at the Munich Glaspalast annual exhibition?