The Life and Training of Albert Becker Born in Berlin, Germany, on October 22, 1830, Albert Becker entered a world that would shape his keen eye for the natural world. His early years were defined by a deep immersion in the artistic traditions of his home city. He sought formal instruction at the Royal Prussian Academy of Arts in Berlin, a place where his budding talent for capturing life was nurtured. It was there that he came under the guidance of August von Kloeber, a mentor who would influence his development for many years to come. The bond between teacher and student proved to be a si…