1815 - 1883

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  • Died: 1883
  • Typical colors: earthy
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Top 3 works:
    • Jugurtha
    • The Baroness of Vassouras
    • Alexandrine Caroline Ferrez
  • Top-ranked work: Jugurtha
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Lifespan: 68 years

The Life and Teaching of Augusto Müller

Born in Baden-Baden, Germany, Augusto Müller was a painter and art professor who became an active figure in Brazil. After arriving in Rio de Janeiro with his father, he enrolled in the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts, where he became a distinguished disciple of Jean-Baptiste Debret. His talent was recognized early through awards at student exhibitions, leading to his appointment as a substitute professor of landscape painting. By 1851, he achieved the rank of full professor. Müller’s career was marked by his dedication to teaching at the Academy until 1860, though he eventually withdrew from painting due to his dissatisfaction with the local cultural environment. He died in Rio de Janeiro.

Artistic Works and Subjects

Müller’s repertoire spanned several genres, including history painting, portraiture, and landscape. His notable works include:

His technical approach often utilized photography as a tool to realize his compositions. Throughout his career, he received gold medals in 1834, 1840, and 1864 at the General Exhibitions of Fine Arts of the AIBA.

Spørgsmål og svar

Kan jeg gennemse Augusto Müllers værker efter stemning?

Augusto Müllers værker kan udforskes efter stemning på kunstnerens Stemningsfulde rum-side, hvor kunstværkerne er sorteret efter deres registrerede stemninger.

I hvilken historisk periode arbejdede Augusto Müller?

Augusto Müller var aktiv i 19th Century-perioden. Denne periode placerer kunstnerens virke i en historisk kontekst.

Hvor mange kunstværker af Augusto Müller er tilgængelige at gennemse?

Du kan gennemse 3 kunstværker værker af Augusto Müller på siden Alle kunstværker.

Findes der en tidslinje over Augusto Müllers værker?

Se kunstnerens Tidslinje for kunstværker for en kronologisk gennemgang af Augusto Müllers værker, år for år.

Selvtest

Der er kun ét korrekt svar på hvert spørgsmål.

Spørgsmål 1:
In which city was Augusto Müller born?
Spørgsmål 2:
Who was the teacher of Augusto Müller at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts?
Spørgsmål 3:
Which work is considered one of Müller's major paintings in the history genre?
Spørgsmål 4:
In what year was Müller appointed as a substitute professor of landscape painting?
Spørgsmål 5:
Which artist was the first official professor of architecture in Brazil and was painted by Müller?