Joseph Karl Stieler

About

German painter who is known for creating Neoclassical portraits and was the royal court painter of the Bavarian kings from 1820 until 1855.

Before Fame

He received artistic training from his father at a young age and attended the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna from 1802 until 1805.

Trivia

His 1820 portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven has become one of the most well known portraits of the composer.

Family Life

His son, Karl became a writer.

Associated With

He worked with a student of Jacques-Louis David during his artistic training.