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ENGERT, Erasmus - b. 1796 Wien, d. 1871 Wien - WGA

ENGERT, Erasmus

(b. 1796 Wien, d. 1871 Wien)

Austrian Biedermeier painter and restorer. Born in Vienna, he studied at the local academy, then went to Italy. After his return he painted portraits and historical paintings, including copies of older masterpieces. In 1843, he was curator of the Art Gallery of the Belvedere in which position he was dedicated to restoration. In 1857 he became director of the gallery and published a catalogue. His administrative skills allowed too little time for his art.

He was knighted by the Emperor.

Viennese Domestic Garden

Erasmus Engert, a restorer, was also a fine painter, evidenced by this painting. Under a grape arbour, dwarfed by sunflowers, a young woman manages to read the Bible while knitting a stocking

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 4 minutes):

Franz Schubert: Die Junge Nonne (The Young Nun) D 828

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