A Life in Line and Landscape František Xaver Sandmann was a German-French artist who worked as a painter, draftsperson, and lithographer. Born in Strasbourg, France, he later spent much of his career in Vienna, Austria. His artistic output was characterized by a focus on landscapes and vedutas, often capturing the essence of specific regions through detailed lithographic series. His professional journey included significant work documenting various locations. Between 1836 and 1839, he produced lithographic view series of Alsace. His repertoire expanded to include depictions of the Elbe San…