1815 - 1883

Довідка про автора

  • 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.

Питання та відповіді

Чи можу я переглянути роботи Augusto Müller за настроєм?

Роботи Augusto Müller можна переглядати за настроєм на сторінці художника Простір настрою, де витвори мистецтва впорядковані відповідно до їхнього емоційного забарвлення.

До якого історичного періоду належить творчість Augusto Müller?

Augusto Müller працював у період 19th Century. Цей період визначає місце творчості митця в історії.

Скільки творів Augusto Müller представлено в каталозі?

Ви можете переглянути 3 творів мистецтва творів Augusto Müller на сторінці Усі роботи митця.

Чи є хронологічна лінія творів Augusto Müller?

Сторінка Хронологія творів митця представляє роботи Augusto Müller, впорядковані за датою, рік за роком.

Самоперевірка

У кожному запитанні лише одна правильна відповідь.

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