Theodor Horschelt: A Life Dedicated to War and Equine Art Born: Munich, Germany (16 March 1829) Died: Munich, Kingdom of Bavaria (3 April 1871) Nationality: German Artistic Specialization: War Paintings, Equestrian Art, Scenes from the Caucasian Wars Early Life and Artistic Training Theodor Horschelt was born into a family with artistic ties; his father was a ballet master, and his older brother, Friedrich, was a portrait painter. He initially studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich under Joseph Anton Rhomberg but left after a short period. Early self-stud…