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.

Spørsmål og svar

Kan jeg bla gjennom Augusto Müller sine verk etter stemning?

Augusto Müller sine verk kan utforskes etter stemning på artistens Kunst etter stemning-side, hvor kunstverkene er organisert etter deres tilhørende stemninger.

I hvilken historisk periode arbeidet Augusto Müller?

Augusto Müller var virksom i perioden 19th Century. Denne perioden plasserer kunstnerens virke i en historisk kontekst.

Hvor mange kunstverk av Augusto Müller er tilgjengelige å bla gjennom?

Du kan bla gjennom 3 kunstverk verk av Augusto Müller på siden Alle kunstverk.

Finnes det en tidslinje over verkene til Augusto Müller?

Augusto Müller sin Kronologisk oversikt over kunstverk viser verkene kronologisk, år for år.

Selvtest

Det er kun ett riktig svar på hvert spørsmål.

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