Early Life, Family and Training Born into a family of weavers in Silesia, Albert Schindler—known then by his original name, Albrecht—faced a childhood shaped by modest means. He was born on 19 August 1805 in Andělská Hora. His path toward a life in art began when the artist Peter Fendi happened to be traveling through the area. Fendi noticed the young boy's natural talent for drawing and spoke to the family about the boy's potential.…