Moritz von Schwind (1804-1871)
Austria

Born in Vienna, Schwind traveled to Munich in 1827 to receive formal a formal education in art. There he became enamored of Cornelius' teachings, who told him to draw everything from memory instead of nature. Instead of wandering out into the wilds like his peers, Schwind retired to the Munich library and there he completed scenes from the life of Charlemagne. In 1835, he went to Rome and there acquired the art of painting frescoes. He painted one at Carlsrhue, which was very strongly allegorical. In 1847, he became a professor at the academy in Munich and began painting fairytales. Needless to say his work reverberated that of fairy tale writers Brentano and Eichendorff. His work always had a literary touch to it. His own imagination also compromised the canvas, making his work truly unique.

Works

Wedding Trip
Hermit
Early Morning
Woman at the Window
Nocturnal Duet Beside a Garden Gate oil on canvas