About Franz Gareis
Lived 1775 – 1803 (aged 27). Franz Gareis was a German painter.
Johann Franz Peter Paul Gareis (28 June 1775 – 31 May 1803) was a German portrait painter and illustrator.
Life and work He was born in Ostritz. At the age of sixteen, he went to Dresden to inquire about the possibility of being admitted to the Academy of Fine Arts. After some preparatory studies and submissions, he became a student of the academy's Director, Giovanni Battista Casanova, a brother of the famous adventurer, Giacomo Casanova. His first exhibit at the academy, in 1794, drew much positive attention.
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Who was Franz Gareis?
German painter (1775-1803)
When was Franz Gareis born?
Franz Gareis was born on 28 June 1775 in Ostritz.
When did Franz Gareis die?
Franz Gareis died on 31 May 1803 in Rome.
What was Franz Gareis's occupation?
Franz Gareis was a painter.
What nationality was Franz Gareis?
Franz Gareis was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franz Gareis. https://biography.guide/franz-gareis/
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