About Louis Mayer
Lived 1791 – 1843 (aged 52). Louis Mayer was a painter and draftsperson.
Louis Mayer (23 May 1791 in Neckarbischofsheim – 18 November 1843 in Stuttgart), born Ludwig Hartmann Mayer, was a German landscape painter and brother to the poet Karl Mayer.
He studied painting in Stuttgart as a pupil of Gottlob Friedrich Steinkopf (1779–1861). On his study travels, he visited Swabia, Switzerland, Tyrol, Styria and Italy.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Louis Mayer's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Louis Mayer's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Louis Mayer?
German artist (1791-1843)
When was Louis Mayer born?
Louis Mayer was born on 23 May 1791 in Neckarbischofsheim.
When did Louis Mayer die?
Louis Mayer died on 18 November 1843 in Stuttgart.
What was Louis Mayer's occupation?
Louis Mayer was a painter and draftsperson.
What nationality was Louis Mayer?
Louis Mayer's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Württemberg.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Louis Mayer (painter)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louis Mayer. https://biography.guide/louis-mayer-painter-1791/
MLA: "Louis Mayer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louis-mayer-painter-1791/.
Chicago: "Louis Mayer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/louis-mayer-painter-1791/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:25 UTC