Louis August Ludwig Tannert

สถานที่: Düsseldorf

เกิด: 1831

ความตาย: 1915

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Louis August Ludwig Tannert was a German painter, art educator, and curator who had a significant career in South Australia. Born on October 28, 1831, in Düsseldorf, Germany, Tannert studied at the Düsseldorf school of painting and the Royal Academy of Dresden. He arrived in Melbourne on board the Kent on December 17, 1876, and began showing his works in the city, mostly genre paintings in the style of the Düsseldorf school of painting.

Artistic Career and Education

Tannert's artistic career was marked by his association with the Düsseldorf school of painting, a style characterized by its emphasis on realism and attention to detail. He was also influenced by his studies at the Royal Academy of Dresden, where he honed his skills in painting and art education. On the recommendation of Eugene von Guerard, Tannert was offered the position of head master of the South Australian School of Design, which he took up in October 1881.

Notable Works and Collections

Some of Tannert's notable works include:

• Woman Spinning Düsseldorf 1870, held at the Art Gallery of South Australia
• The Birthday, an etching after an oil painting by Tannert
• Our Lady of Lourdes in St. Ignatius' Church, Richmond, Victoria
• Paddy's Market 1878, held at the National Gallery of Australia
• Children's Concert ca.1881, held at the Art Gallery of South Australia
• Portrait of E. T. Smith, 1882
• Aboriginal Queen 1891, held at the Art Gallery of South Australia

Tannert's works can be found in various collections, including the Art Gallery of South Australia and the National Gallery of Australia. For more information on Tannert's life and work, visit Louis August Ludwig Tannert or Louis Tannert on Wikipedia. Key aspects of Tannert's career include his role as curator of the Art Gallery of South Australia from 1882 to 1889 and his influence on the development of art education in South Australia.