Friedrich August von Kaulbach

Friedrich August von Kaulbach was a German painter born in 1850 and active until his death in 1926. He was associated with the Symbolism movement, which sought to express the emotional and spiritual through allegorical imagery. Kaulbach gained recognition for his large-scale historical and mythological paintings, often characterized by their rich colors and intricate details. He served as a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, influencing a generation of artists. His work contributed to the revival of interest in narrative painting during a time when modernism was on the rise. Specific details about his early life and training remain unknown.