Andreas Achenbach
German artist (1815–1910)
1815 — 1910
Quick Facts
Profession
German artist (1815–1910)
Born
September 29, 1815
Died
1910 (age ~95)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
illustrator, painter, etcher
Kingdom of PrussiaBorn in KasselDied in Düsseldorf
1815
Born in Kassel (1815-09-29)
1864
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1871
AwardBavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
1910
Died in Düsseldorf
About
Andreas Achenbach was a German landscape and seascape painter in the Romantic style. He is considered to be one of the founders of the Düsseldorf School. His brother, Oswald, was also a well known landscape painter. Together, based on their initials, they were known as the "Alpha and Omega" of landscape painters.
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Who is Andreas Achenbach?+
Andreas Achenbach was a German landscape and seascape painter in the Romantic style. He is considered to be one of the founders of the Düsseldorf School. His brother, Oswald, was also a well known landscape painter. Together, based on their initials, they were known as the "Alpha and Omega" of lands
What does the name Andreas mean?+
The name Andreas means "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is of German origin.
When was Andreas Achenbach born?+
Andreas Achenbach was born on September 29, 1815.
When did Andreas Achenbach die?+
Andreas Achenbach died in 1910, at approximately 95 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Ανδρέας)
The name Andreas is of German origin, meaning "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andreas — September 29, 1815
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
Tried to copy your style once. Impossible. It's all yours.
— an art student
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