Leutze, Emanuel, 1816-1868

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Dates:
Birth 1816-05-24
Death 1868-07-18
Germans,

Biographical notes:

Painter Emanuel Leutze was born in Germany and emigrated to America in his youth. He became well-known regionally for his painting, especially portraits, and returned to Germany to paint and study from 1841 through 1859. He is remembered for historical, patriotic works, exemplified by his best known painting, Washington crossing the Delaware.

From the description of Emanuel Leutze letter, ca. 1860-1868. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 51851901

Artist.

From the description of Papers of Emanuel Leutze, 1856-1868. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71015065

Historical painter; Germany and Philadelphia, Pa.

Born in Germany and moved to Pennsylvania as a child. Went back to study in Germany from 1840-1859. Most noted for his painting, "Washington Crossing the Delaware."

From the description of Emanuel Leutze letter and note, [undated]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122515776

Historical painter; Germany and Philadelphia.

Born Germany. Moved to Pennsylvania as a child. Returned to Germany 1840-1859.

From the description of Emanuel Leutze papers, 1910. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122552752

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Subjects:

  • Artists, American
  • Painters
  • Painters
  • Painting, American
  • Painting, German

Occupations:

  • Artists

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
  • Germany (as recorded)