Ludwig Elsholtz
Ludwig Elsholtz: Napoleon I with his generals, 1845
Ludwig Elsholtz (born June 2, 1805 in Berlin , † February 3, 1850 in Berlin) was a German painter .
Elsholtz trained at the Berlin Academy and later in Franz Krüger's studio . His genre pictures , mostly military scenes, attracted attention early on because of their fine observation skills and their tasteful execution.
Elsholtz's artistic development, however, soon turned to larger, figure-rich depictions. When he later lost the strength for larger works due to an irregular life, he turned to watercolor painting .
Elsholtz died in Berlin in 1850.
Works
(Selection)
- The Battle of Nations near Leipzig
- The battle at Dennewitz
- The entry of the Allies into Paris
- Farewell on the battlefield
- Scene from the battle of Bautzen
- Country people harvesting midday rest
- The small town vigilante guard, beginning of the battle (Berlin National Gallery)
literature
- Robert Dohme: Elsholtz, Ludwig . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 6, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1877, p. 67.
Web links
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Elsholtz, Ludwig |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 2, 1805 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Berlin |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 3, 1850 |
| Place of death | Berlin |