A Life of Art and Mystery
Born in Paris, France, Adolphe Steinheil was a painter whose life was deeply intertwined with the artistic traditions of his family. He was the son of the painter Louis Steinheil, a restorer of stained glass for the Sainte-Chapelle and the Strasbourg Cathedral, and the nephew of the painter Ernest Meissonier. Steinheil’s own professional output was diverse; he earned his living through various artistic endeavors, including the creation of miniatures in the manner of Meissonier, the execution of mural paintings, and the restoration of stained glass in churches, following in his father's footsteps.
His personal life was marked by the notoriety of his wife, Marguerite Steinheil. Their residence in the Impasse Ronsin became a salon frequented by the elite of Paris. Through his wife's connections, Steinheil received official commissions, such as a monumental painting titled La Remise des décorations par le président de la République aux survivants de la catastrophe de la Redoute Ruinée (8 août 1897), which was exhibited at the Salon in 1898.
Artistic Works and Tragic End
The works of Adolphe Steinheil include several notable pieces held in various collections. His repertoire features:
The circumstances surrounding his death remain a subject of historical intrigue. On May 31, 1908, Steinheil was strangled during a robbery at his Paris home, an event known as the "crime of the Impasse Ronsin," which also claimed the life of his mother-in-law. While his wife was investigated and eventually acquitted of suspicion regarding the murders, the facts of the case were never fully elucidated. He was buried in the cemetery of L'Haÿ-les-Roses.
Vraag en antwoord
Waar zijn de kunstwerken van Adolphe Steinheil gegroepeerd per kunststroming te vinden?
De werken van Adolphe Steinheil kunnen per stroming worden bekeken op de Alle stromingen pagina van de kunstenaar.
Hoe kan ik het werk van Adolphe Steinheil chronologisch volgen?
De Chronologie kunstwerken pagina van de kunstenaar presenteert de werken van Adolphe Steinheil, chronologisch geordend per jaar.
In welke historische periode werkte Adolphe Steinheil?
Adolphe Steinheil werkte in de 19th Century-periode. Deze periode plaatst het oeuvre van de kunstenaar in een historisch kader.
In welke perioden is de carrière van Adolphe Steinheil onderverdeeld?
Een chronologisch overzicht van het werk van Adolphe Steinheil is te vinden op de Loopbaanoverzicht pagina van de kunstenaar, waar de kunstwerken hoofdstuk voor hoofdstuk in volgorde van creatie worden gepresenteerd.
