Artist

Joseph Karl Stieler

Portrait of Joseph Karl Stieler
Portrait of Joseph Karl Stieler

Kingdom of Bavaria, 1781–1858

Joseph Karl Stieler was a Kingdom of Bavaria Biedermeier artist. 5 works are cataloged here, principally at Château de Malmaison. Joseph Karl Stieler was born in Mainz.

Joseph Karl Stieler (1 November 1781 – 9 April 1858) was a German painter. From 1820 until 1855 he worked as royal court painter for the Bavarian kings. He is known for his Neoclassical portraits, especially for the Gallery of Beauties at Nymphenburg Palace in Munich, as well as his emblematic portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven, which has become one of his most famous works.

Works by Joseph Karl Stieler

Collections represented

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