Selbstbildnis - self portrait, 1885

Anton Alexander von Werner (May 9, 1843 – January 4, 1915)^[1], Prussian painter, was born at Frankfurt (Oder), on May 9, 1843. He began painting in 1857 as a student painter, then studied painting at the Berlin Academy (Berliner Akademie der Künste). He pursued his studies at Carlsruhe, where he studied under Johann Wilhelm Schirmer, Ludwig Des Coudres and Adolf Schrödter. After having won a travelling scholarship upon the exhibition of his early works, he visited Paris in 1867, and afterwards Italy, where he remained for some time. On his return, he received several state commissions. May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (130th in leap years). ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Prussia, 1701-1918 Prussia (German: ; Latin: Borussia, Prutenia; Lithuanian: ; Polish: ; Old Prussian: PrÅ«sa) was, most recently, a historic state originating in East Prussia, an area which for centuries had substantial influence on German and European history. ... Frankfurt (Oder) ( Sorbian/Lusatian: Frankobord ) is a city in Brandenburg, Germany located on the Oder River, on the German-Polish border directly opposite the city of SÅ‚ubice. ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Map of Germany showing Karlsruhe Coat of Arms of Karlsruhe Karlsruhe castle at night Karlsruhe (population 282,595 in December 2003) is a city of Germany, in the Baden-Württemberg Bundesland, located near the French-German border. ... Johann Wilhelm Schirmer (1807 - 1863), German landscape painter, was born at Jülich in Rhenish Prussia. ... Part of the Paris skyline with from left to right: Montparnasse Tower, Eiffel Tower, and in the background, towers of neighboring La Défense. ... 1867 (MDCCCLXVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

On the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War in 1870 he was sent with the staff of the third corps d'armee, and stayed in France until the close of the campaign in 1871.^[2] In that year, he married Malwine Schroedter, Adolph Schroedter's daughter.^[3] In 1873 he was appointed professor at the Berlin Academy. His career reached its peak when he became, in 1875, director of the Academy in Berlin (Königliche Hochschule der bildenden Künste). After 1888, while in Whilhelm II's court, von Werner tutored the Kaiser to become a painter.^[1] In 1909, he succeeded Hugo von Tschudi in to directing the Nationalgalerie in Berlin.^[4] He died in 1915 and was interred at the Alten Zwölf-Apostel-Kirchhof à Berlin-Schöneberg. Combatants Second French Empire North German Confederation allied with south German states (later German Empire) Commanders Napoleon III Helmuth von Moltke Strength 500,000[citation needed] 550,000[citation needed] Casualties 150,000 dead or wounded 284,000 captured 350,000 civilian [citation needed] 100,000 dead or wounded 200... 1870 (MDCCCLXX) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... 1871 (MDCCCLXXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1873 (MDCCCLXXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1875 (MDCCCLXXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1888 (MDCCCLXXXVIII) is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

Among his more important works must be named The Capitulation of Sedan, Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles, Moltke before Paris, Moltke at Versailles, The Meeting of Bismarck and Napoleon III, Christ and the Tribute Money, William I visiting the Tombs, The Congress of Berlin, and some decorations executed in mosaic for the Triumphal Arch at Berlin. Von Werner's work is chiefly interesting for the historic value of his pictures of the events of the Franco-Prussian War. Mosaic is the art of decoration with small pieces of colored glass, stone or other material. ...

Works

Die Proklamation des Deutschen Kaiserreiches (1877)

• 1864 Kinderkopf im Profil (Child's Head in Profile)
• 1867 Kauernder Jüngling (Crouching Boy)
• 1872 Allegorie auf die Entstehung der deutschen Einheit (eine Vorstudie zum Mosaik an der Siegessäule in Berlin)
• 1873 Husar und älterer Offizier (Hussar and An Older Officer)
• 1877 Die Proklamation des Deutschen Kaiserreiches (The Proclamation of the German Empire)
• 1883 Sedan Panorama

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References

1. ^ ^a b Fulbrook, Mary and John Breuilly (1997) German History Since 1800 "Oxford University Press US". 640 p. ISBN 0-340-69200-6.
2. ^ Biographie:Anton von Werner, 1843-1915, "German Historical Museum" accessed on May 2, 2006.
3. ^ Dr. Joachim Reinhardt, Anton von Werner "Dr. Joachim Reinhardt" accessed on May 2, 2006.
4. ^ Malyon, John. ART / 4 / 2Day "Estate of Bernard Safran". accessed on May 2, 2006.

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