August Xaver Karl von Pettenkofen

MayAugust von Pettenkofen was born on May 10, 1822, in Vienna.¹

In 1834, August von Pettenkofen gave up a military career and became a student at the Academy of Fine Arts.¹

During the Revolutions of 1848, August von Pettenkofen became a military painter.¹

In 1852, August von Pettenkofen went to Paris and came under the influence of the Barbizon school.¹

In 1876, August von Pettenkofen was knighted.¹

MarAugust von Pettenkofen died on March 21, 1889, in Vienna.¹