Atelier — Gratis verzending wereldwijd — Levertijd 2–6 weken

      1846 - 1916

      In een oogopslag

      • Copyright status: Public domain
      • Top 3 works:
        • Late Autumn Evening at the Pond's Edge
        • Shepherd with his Flock in the Evening Light
        • Buchenwald
      • Typical colors: neutrals
      • Top-ranked work: Late Autumn Evening at the Pond's Edge
      • Also known as:
        • August Finck
        • Professor August Fink
        • Aug. Fink
        • Fink August
        • Professor A. Fink
      • Died: 1916

      The Life and Training of August Fink

      August Fink begins his life in Munich, Germany, born on April 30, 1846. His early years do not follow the path of a painter. Instead, he undergoes training as a merchant. This commercial focus leads him far from Bavaria; in 1859, he travels to the United States. He spends seven years working in the American merchant trade, navigating a life of commerce until 1866.

      The shift toward art happens in private. Returning to his roots, August Fink begins to study painting under the guidance of Adolf Stademann and Eduard Schleich the Elder. These early lessons form the foundation of his technical skill. By 1872, his training becomes more structured as he enters the studio of Adolf Lier. He continues to refine his craft under Josef Wenglein, moving steadily away from the world of trade and toward the discipline of the brush.

      Professional Career and Academic Recognition

      The year 1874 marks a shift toward public visibility. From this point, his work enters the exhibition circuits of Munich, Berlin, and Nuremberg. By 1878, he has established himself as a freelance artist in Munich, working independently within the city's competitive art scene.

      Institutional recognition follows. In 1889, he is appointed as a professor at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. This academic standing is reinforced by his status as an honorary member of the Munich Academy. His presence in the Munich art establishment is solidified through official accolades, including a gold medal awarded at the 1905 annual exhibition held in the Munich Glaspalast.

      Vraag en antwoord

      Hoeveel kunstwerken van August Fink zijn beschikbaar om te bekijken?

      U kunt 3 kunstwerken werken van August Fink bekijken op de Alle kunstwerken-pagina.

      Hoe heeft de kunst van August Fink zich in de loop der tijd ontwikkeld?

      De Loopbaanoverzicht van August Fink is een interactieve tijdlijn die de werken van de kunstenaar chronologisch presenteert, gegroepeerd in hoofdstukken per carrièreperiode.

      In welke historische periode werkte August Fink?

      August Fink werkte in de 19th Century-periode. Deze periode plaatst het oeuvre van de kunstenaar in een historisch kader.

      Waar kan ik de kunstwerken van August Fink bekijken, gesorteerd op kleur?

      De Sorteren op kleur van August Fink biedt een overzicht van de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar, georganiseerd op kleur.

      Een korte quiz

      Er is slechts één goed antwoord op elke vraag.

      Vraag 1:
      In which city was August Fink born?
      Vraag 2:
      What was August Fink's profession before studying painting?
      Vraag 3:
      In which year was August Fink appointed as a professor at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Munich?
      Vraag 4:
      Where did August Fink create ceiling paintings featuring hunting scenes?
      Vraag 5:
      Which award did August Fink receive in 1905 at the Munich Glaspalast annual exhibition?