02207cam a22003133u 4500 53504 UtSlPG 20260610134231.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01013154 UtSlPG de iso639-1 ND Knackfuss, H. (Hermann), 1848-1915 A. von Menzel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-11-11 Produced by Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A. von Menzel" by H. Knackfuß is a biographical account focused on the life and works of the notable German artist Adolph von Menzel, written in the late 19th century. The book presents an overview of Menzel's significant contributions to art, particularly his portrayal of historical events and figures of the 19th century, most notably his illustrations related to Frederick the Great. The opening of this work sets the stage by providing an introduction to Menzel as a prominent figure in German art during his time and outlines the circumstances surrounding his upbringing and early career. It discusses his initial artistic endeavors and the challenges he faced following the death of his father, emphasizing his passion for art despite being directed towards a scholarly profession. Early on, readers learn about Menzel's meticulousness and dedication to his craft, which led to notable works in lithography and illustrations that would eventually establish him as a critical artist of his era, before diving deeper into his illustrious career and his major projects related to Frederick the Great. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Menzel, Adolph, 1815-1905 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53504 94338 94338