Karl Gottlieb Schweikart: A Portraitist of Polish Society and Viennese Elegance Karl Gottlieb Schweikart, born in Ludwigshafen, Germany in 1772, was a remarkably prolific Austrian portrait painter who spent much of his career establishing himself as a leading figure in the artistic circles of Galicia. His life spanned nearly eight decades, witnessing significant shifts in European art and society, and he skillfully adapted his style t…