A Life of Artistic Pursuit and Transition
Philipp Herrlich was a German painter and lithographer. Born in Laubach, Germany, his early training began after an apprenticeship, leading him to the Städtesche Kunstinstitut in Frankfurt am Main. During his formative years, he studied under Heinrich Rustige and Jakob Becker, with a brief period of instruction in Düsseldorf under Karl Ferdinand Sohn. His career was marked by significant life changes, including his involvement in the events of 1848 and a subsequent emigration to the United States. While living in America, he earned his livelihood as a photo retoucher. His journey eventually took him to Havana, where he passed away.
Works and Subject Matter
The artist's body of work includes various genres, ranging from landscapes and figure scenes to portraits and lithographs. His compositions often captured intimate or poignant moments, such as "Mother's Bliss" and scenes involving children, including "The Recovering Child" and "Playing Children." His repertoire also extended to historical and contemporary subjects, such as his depiction of the railway accident on the new Main Bridge in 1848. Other notable works include:
Vraag en antwoord
Kan ik de werken van Philipp Herrlich bekijken per kunststroming?
De stromingen waarin Philipp Herrlich werkte, zijn te vinden op de Alle stromingen-pagina van de kunstenaar, waar de kunstwerken per stroming zijn gegroepeerd.
Kan ik een virtueel museum bezoeken met de werken van Philipp Herrlich?
De kunstwerken van Philipp Herrlich zijn te bewonderen in een 3D-galerie op de 3D-galerie-pagina van de kunstenaar.
In welke perioden is de carrière van Philipp Herrlich onderverdeeld?
De carrière van Philipp Herrlich ontvouwt zich periode voor periode op de Loopbaanoverzicht pagina van de kunstenaar: een horizontale tijdlijn van de kunstwerken, gegroepeerd in hoofdstukken per carrièreperiode.
Waar komt Philipp Herrlich vandaan?
Philipp Herrlich werd geboren in Germany.
