TY - BOOK AU - Waldmüller,Ferdinand Georg AU - Wolf,Georg Jacob TI - Waldmüller: Bilder und Erlebnisse AV - ND PY - 2020/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Waldmüller, Ferdinand Georg, 1793-1865 KW - Painting, Austrian -- History N1 - Release date is 2020-12-04; Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Waldmüller: Bilder und Erlebnisse" by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller is a biographical account of the renowned Austrian painter, written in the early 20th century. This book explores Waldmüller's life, artistic journey, and the cultural context of his work, capturing the essence of old Vienna and its transformation during the Biedermeier period. It likely delves into the themes of love, nature, and the artistic process, reflecting both Waldmüller’s personal experiences and broader societal changes. In this detailed narrative, Waldmüller recounts his early life in Vienna, his struggles to become an artist against familial expectations, and the evolution of his style influenced by his travels and studies in Italy. He discusses his notable accomplishments, including his appointment as a professor at the Vienna Academy and his successful exhibitions, particularly abroad. Through his vivid descriptions, readers gain insights into his artistic philosophy and the profound emotions captured in his works, such as lively portraits of Viennese citizens, engaging landscapes, and intimate depictions of familial love. The book ultimately celebrates Waldmüller's contribution to Austrian art and serves as a nostalgia-laden homage to a bygone era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63955 ER -