About Jakob Linckh
Lived 1787 – 1841 (aged 53). Jakob Linckh was an anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist, painter, artist and landscape painter.
Jakob Linckh (1786 or 14 November 1787 – 1841) was a German painter and archaeologist, born in Cannstatt.
In 1810–11, he accompanied Charles Robert Cockerell, John Foster, Carl Haller von Hallerstein and Otto Magnus von Stackelberg on their expeditions to the temples of Aphaia on Aegina and of Apollo at Bassae, looting both temples. On this trip he also drew a plan of the ancient theatre at Eretria.
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Who was Jakob Linckh?
German artist (1787-1841)
When was Jakob Linckh born?
Jakob Linckh was born on 14 November 1787 in Bad Cannstatt.
When did Jakob Linckh die?
Jakob Linckh died on 4 April 1841 in Stuttgart.
What was Jakob Linckh's occupation?
Jakob Linckh was an anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist, painter, artist and landscape painter.
What nationality was Jakob Linckh?
Jakob Linckh's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Württemberg.
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