The Hand of the German Painter In the quiet era of the nineteenth century, Anton Weber moved through the German art world with a steady, purposeful hand. Born in 1833, he dedicated his life to the study of form and the translation of character onto canvas. His work was not born of sudden flashes of inspiration, but rather of a disciplined devotion to the medium of oil. He sought to capture the essence of his subjects, focusing his gaze on the figures that defined the social and political landscape of his time. His talent found its most significant expression in the realm of portraiture. He po…