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Friedrich August Schmidt

1796 – 1866

German painter

Portrait painterLithographer Porcelain painter
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About Friedrich August Schmidt

Lived 1796 – 1866 (aged 69–70). Friedrich August Schmidt was a German portrait painter, lithographer, porcelain painter and miniature painter.

Friedrich August Schmidt (17 July 1795 or 17965 January 1866) was a German lithographer, portrait painter and porcelain designer.

Life Friedrich August Schmidt had direct access to the court of the Kingdom of Hanover, with his portraits including one of Crown Prince George, the future George V of Hanover.

Bibliography (in German) Helmut Plath: Hannover im Bild der Jahrhunderte, 3., erweiterte und verbesserte Auflage, Hannover: Verlagsgesellschaft Madsack & Co., 1966, S. 18–23, 105f. Bernhard Dörries, Helmut Plath (Hrsg.): Alt-Hannover 1500–1900 / Die Geschichte einer Stadt in zeitgenössischen Bildern von 1500–1900. vierte, verbesserte Auflage, Heinrich Feesche Verlag Hannover, 1977, ISBN 3-87223-024-7, S. 46, 58, 89, 136ff. insbesondere S. 141.

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Important facts

Born
1796, Gera
Birth century
18th century
Died
5 January 1866, Hanover
Occupation
Portrait painter, lithographer, porcelain painter, miniature painter
Nationality
Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich August Schmidt?

German painter (1796-1866)

When was Friedrich August Schmidt born?

Friedrich August Schmidt was born in 1796 in Gera.

When did Friedrich August Schmidt die?

Friedrich August Schmidt died on 5 January 1866 in Hanover.

What was Friedrich August Schmidt's occupation?

Friedrich August Schmidt was a portrait painter, lithographer, porcelain painter and miniature painter.

What nationality was Friedrich August Schmidt?

Friedrich August Schmidt was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich August Schmidt

· Wikidata: Q1278478

· DBpedia: Friedrich August Schmidt (painter)

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