Passavant, Johann David, 1787-1861
Variant namesThe German painter and art historian John David Passavant, initially trained as a merchant, started studying painting in Paris and Rome, and produced numerous works. In 1839 he published an impressive monograph, Raphael von Urbino, which drew on extensive archival research. His travel notes from England, Belgium and Spain also earned widespread admiration. In 1840 he was appointed inspector of the Stàˆdelisches Kunstinstitut.
From the description of Letter to Audin, 1842 Oct. 8. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 84649346
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| referencedIn | Passavant, Johann David, 1787-1861 : [miscellaneous ephemeral material]. | Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library | |
| referencedIn | American Philosophical Society Library. Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection. 1668-1983. | American Philosophical Society | |
| creatorOf | Eastlake, Charles Lock, Sir, 1793-1865. Correspondence of Sir Charles Lock Eastlake and family, 1833-1896. | Getty Research Institute | |
| creatorOf | Passavant, Johann David, 1787-1861. Letter to Audin, 1842 Oct. 8. | Getty Research Institute |
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Birth 1787-09-18
Death 1861-08-12
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