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Karl Agricola

1779 – 1852

Austrian artist

Painter Lithographer Printmaker
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About Karl Agricola

Lived 1779 – 1852 (aged 72). Karl Agricola was an Austrian painter, lithographer, printmaker, copper engraver and miniaturist.

Karl Joseph Aloys Agricola (18 October 1779 – 15 May 1852) was a German artist, noted for his portrait miniatures.

Life and works Agricola was born at Bad Säckingen, Margraviate of Baden, in 1779. After a preliminary course of instruction in Karlsruhe, he went in 1798 to Vienna and enrolled the Academy, where he studied under Heinrich Füger.

He soon became known for his mythological pictures in oil and watercolour – such as his Cupid and Psyche – and for his etchings and lithographs; but he was most noted for his miniature portraits. After a prosperous career he died in Vienna in 1862.

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Important facts

Born
18 October 1779, Bad Säckingen
Birth century
18th century
Died
15 May 1852, Vienna
Occupation
Painter, lithographer, printmaker, copper engraver, miniaturist
Nationality
Grand Duchy of Baden, Austrian Empire
Education
Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
Also known as
Karl Josef Aloysius Agricola, Carl Joseph Alois Agricola, Karl Joseph Aloys Agricola, Carl Josef Alois Agricola, Carl Agricola, Carl Josef Aloysius Agricola
moreKarl Josef Aloys Agricola

People in Karl Agricola's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Heinrich Füger
Heinrich Füger
1751 – 1818
Painter

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl Agricola?

Austrian artist (1779-1852)

When was Karl Agricola born?

Karl Agricola was born on 18 October 1779 in Bad Säckingen.

When did Karl Agricola die?

Karl Agricola died on 15 May 1852 in Vienna.

What was Karl Agricola's occupation?

Karl Agricola was a painter, lithographer, printmaker, copper engraver and miniaturist.

What nationality was Karl Agricola?

Karl Agricola was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Agricola

· Wikidata: Q1371095

· DBpedia: Karl Agricola

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