Emanuel leutze biography
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Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze
Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze (1816-1868) was born in southern Germany and then came to live in America at the age of 15. It was here in the States that Leutze began painting.
As a boy Leutze was praised by friends, family members, and fellow painters for his quality, style, and skill. As Leutze grew, so did his painting abilities. It was then that Leutze’s drawing master, John R. Smith, urged him to enter his work in the Second Annual Exhibition sponsored by the Artists’ Fund Society in Philadelphia.
To Leutze’s surprise, his canvas won critical acclaim as his painting, "Portrait of a Lady", was displayed in the rooms of the Society for two months.
It was this painting that opened wide the doors of opportunity for Leutze.
Emanuel leutze biography
He was asked to come to the nation capital to paint the heads of certain leading statesmen for engravings. This exciting prospect entitled a trip to Washington and sittings with prominent political figures. He was ex