Franz Ludwig Catel (German, 1778–1856)

FebFranz Ludwig Catel was born in Berlin on February 22, 1778.¹

In 1799, Catel designed ten plates for Goethe's Hermann and Dorothea.¹

In 1806, Catel produced a large piece in water-colours, representing The Death of Nicholas of Bernau, which gained him admission into the Berlin Academy.¹

In 1806, Catel produced a large piece in water-colours, representing The Death of Nicholas of Bernau.¹

Catel made a visit to Sicily in company with Prince Golitsuin in 1818.¹

In 1824, he painted Crown Prince Ludwig at the Spanish Wine Tavern in Rome, a work commissioned by the prince himself.¹

On an occasion when he returned home for a visit in 1840, a professorship was bestowed on him by the King of Prussia.¹

DecFranz Ludwig Catel died in Rome on December 19, 1856.¹