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Hermann Scherenberg

1826 – 1897

German illustrator and painter

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Lived 1826 – 1897 (aged 71). Hermann Scherenberg was a German illustrator and painter.

Hermann Scherenberg (20 January 1826, Swinemünde - 21 August 1897, Berlin) was a German painter, illustrator and caricaturist.

Biography According to Theodor Fontane, who knew the Scherenbergs and wrote about them in his autobiography, the family originally came from Westphalia and his father, Johann Friedrich Scherenberg, lived in the Huguenot colony in Swinemünde. Hermann was born to Johann's second wife. His older half-brother was the poet. He was also related to the poet and journalist.

From 1846 to 1847, he studied painting at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, under the tutelage of Theodor Hildebrandt.

For many years, he was an employee of the Illustrirte Zeitung, providing hundreds of illustrations. He drew portraits of prominent personalities and major events from Prussian and German history as well as scenes from everyday life.

He had one son, Hans, who apparently also became a painter, although no further information is available.

He was interred at the in Berlin. The gravesite has not been preserved.

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Who was Hermann Scherenberg?

German illustrator and painter (1826-1897)

When was Hermann Scherenberg born?

Hermann Scherenberg was born on 20 January 1826 in Świnoujście.

When did Hermann Scherenberg die?

Hermann Scherenberg died on 21 August 1897 in Groß-Lichterfelde.

What was Hermann Scherenberg's occupation?

Hermann Scherenberg was an illustrator and painter.

What nationality was Hermann Scherenberg?

Hermann Scherenberg was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hermann Scherenberg

· Wikidata: Q1238562

· DBpedia: Hermann Scherenberg

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