Artist

Carl Steffeck

Kingdom of Prussia, 1818–1890

Carl Steffeck was a Kingdom of Prussia artist.

Carl Steffeck was a painter and university teacher active in the Kingdom of Prussia from 1818 to 1890. His career included significant contributions to art education, where he instructed several notable figures. Among his students were Max Liebermann, Jean Lulves, and Hans von Marées. Through his teaching, Steffeck influenced the development of these artists during a pivotal period in German art history. His work as an educator complemented his practice as a painter, leaving a documented legacy within the Prussian artistic community.

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