About Moritz Steinla
Lived 1791 – 1858 (aged 67). Moritz Steinla was a copper engraver, painter, artist and university teacher.
The Tribute Money. Engraving by Steinla, c. 1830, after the painting by Titian Moritz Steinla (21 August 1791 – 21 September 1858) was a German engraver.
Life His family name was Müller; he took the name Steinla after his place of birth, near Hildesheim, when his work became well known.
His works include engravings based on paintings by Titian, Raphael and Fra Bartolomeo.
Steinla died in Dresden in 1858. He had a large collection of paintings, copper engravings, coins and fossils; this mostly came into the possession of the royal collections at Dresden.
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Who was Moritz Steinla?
German copperplate engraver (1791-1858)
When was Moritz Steinla born?
Moritz Steinla was born on 21 August 1791 in Haverlah.
When did Moritz Steinla die?
Moritz Steinla died on 21 September 1858 in Dresden.
What was Moritz Steinla's occupation?
Moritz Steinla was a copper engraver, painter, artist and university teacher.
What nationality was Moritz Steinla?
Moritz Steinla's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Hanover, Prince-Bishopric of Hildesheim.
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