About Daniel Caffé
Lived 1750 – 1815 (aged 64). Daniel Caffé was a German painter and draftsperson.
Daniel Caffé (21 July 1750 – 16 January 1815) was a German pastel painter of portraits.
Caffé was born in Küstrin, Kingdom of Prussia, and began his career as a painter of architectural decoration. He traveled to Dresden, where he became a portrait artist. In this way gained access into the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts under Casanova. He was influenced by the neoclassical work of Mengs. After ten years in Dresden, he moved to Leipzig. He was favored by requests from Russian patrons, including Prince Beloselski and Admiral Fyodor Grigoryevich Orloff. He was also known for copying works from Dresden Gallery.
He died in Leipzig, aged 64.
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Who was Daniel Caffé?
pastel painter (1750-1815)
When was Daniel Caffé born?
Daniel Caffé was born on 21 July 1750 in Kostrzyn nad Odrą.
When did Daniel Caffé die?
Daniel Caffé died on 16 January 1815 in Leipzig.
What was Daniel Caffé's occupation?
Daniel Caffé was a painter and draftsperson.
What nationality was Daniel Caffé?
Daniel Caffé was German.
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