About Adolf Neumann
Lived 1825 – 1884 (aged 59). Adolf Neumann was a German painter, engraver, choir singer, copper engraver, draftsperson and graphic artist.
Friedrich Gustav Adolf Neumann (5 June 1825 – 20 November 1884), was a German painter and engraver. Many of his portraits were published in Die Gartenlaube and the Illustrirte Zeitung. His brother was the wood engraver .
His father worked as a colorist. Although his family was very poor, he gained the approval of Veit Hanns Schnorr von Carolsfeld, who accepted him as his student at the Academy of Fine Arts. Later, he worked in the studio of copper engraver Henry Winkles and took lessons from Carl Werner and , who became his friend and supported him after his father's death.
He was best known for his portraits, especially those of musicians, including Franz Schubert, Robert Franz, and August Wilhelm Ambros.
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Who was Adolf Neumann?
German engraver (1825–1884)
When was Adolf Neumann born?
Adolf Neumann was born on 5 June 1825 in Leipzig.
When did Adolf Neumann die?
Adolf Neumann died on 20 November 1884 in Leipzig.
What was Adolf Neumann's occupation?
Adolf Neumann was a painter, engraver, choir singer, copper engraver, draftsperson and graphic artist.
What nationality was Adolf Neumann?
Adolf Neumann was German.
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