Ferdinand Keller (1842–1922): A Pioneer of Romantic Symbolism Ferdinand Keller (August 5, 1842 – July 8, 1922) stands as a pivotal figure in German Romantic painting, recognized primarily for his masterful depictions of bullfighting and landscapes imbued with profound symbolic resonance. Born in Karlsruhe to the family of a civil engineer, Keller’s artistic journey began amidst the intellectual fervor of his time—a period marked by bu…