Peter Von Cornelius, Theil 1: Ein Gedenkbuch Aus Seinem Leben Und Wirken (1874)

Peter von Cornelius, Teil 1: Ein Gedenkbuch Aus Seinem Leben Und Wirken (1874) is a book written by Ernst Forster. It is a biographical account of the life and work of Peter von Cornelius, a German painter who was a key figure in the Nazarene movement of the early 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Cornelius' life and the second part on his work. The biographical section covers Cornelius' early years, his education, and his time in Rome, where he became a leading figure in the Nazarene movement. The section on his work covers his major paintings, including his famous frescoes in the Ludwigskirche in Munich. The book includes numerous illustrations of Cornelius' work, as well as photographs and other images of the artist himself. It provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the life and work of one of Germany's most important painters of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.