Sebastian Wegmayr
Sebastian Wegmayr (born February 7, 1776 in Vienna ; † November 20, 1857 there ) was an Austrian flower painter of the Biedermeier period.
After studying from 1797 to 1805 at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna under Johann Baptist Drechsler , Wegmayr became a proofreader at the academy's manufacturing drawing school in 1807 and professor of flower painting in 1812 as the successor to the turner, who died in 1811, and held this post until 1850.
Sebastian Wegmayr received the title of Imperial and Royal Academic Councilor for his services.
From 1830 Wegmayr took part in the exhibitions of the academy.
literature
- Constantin von Wurzbach : Wegmayr, Sebastian . In: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich . 53rd part. Imperial and Royal Court and State Printing Office, Vienna 1886, p. 238 f. ( Digitized version ).
- Marianne Frodl-Schneemann and Gerbert Frodl: The flower painting in Vienna : Böhlau Verlag, Vienna 2010, p. 72, ISBN 9783205785583 .
- Thieme / Becker 1907–1950, Vol. 35 (1942).
- Saur 1999-2000, Vol. 10, p. 444.
Web links
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Wegmayr, Sebastian |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Wegmayer, Sebastian |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian flower painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 7, 1776 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vienna |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 20, 1857 |
| Place of death | Vienna |