Early Life, Family and Training Ludwig Dill was born on February 2, 1848, in Gernsbach, Germany. He was the only son of the Tax Assessor for the Grand Duchy of Baden. His early years involved several moves as the family relocated, eventually settling in Stuttgart in 1862. This period of transition shaped the environment in which he began to develop his interests. In 1872, he began studying architecture at the Polytechnic Institute in Stuttgart. This technical foundation provided a structured approach to form and space. However, his focus shifted toward the canvas. By 1874, he moved to the A…