August Piepenhagen
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August Friedrich Piepenhagen (Soldin, August 2, 1791 - Prague
, September 27, 1868) was a German
painter active in Bohemia
. He was known particularly for his landscapes. Some of his work is in the collections of the National Gallery in Prague
. His daughter Charlotte
was also active as a landscapist.
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
, September 27, 1868) was a German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
painter active in Bohemia
Bohemia
Bohemia is a historical region in central Europe, occupying the western two-thirds of the traditional Czech Lands. It is located in the contemporary Czech Republic with its capital in Prague...
. He was known particularly for his landscapes. Some of his work is in the collections of the National Gallery in Prague
National Gallery in Prague
The National Gallery in Prague is a state-owned art gallery in Prague, Czech Republic. It is housed in different locations within the city, the largest being the Veletržní Palác....
. His daughter Charlotte
Charlotte Piepenhagen-Mohr
Charlotte Piepenhagen-Mohr was a Czech painter, primarily of landscapes. She was the daughter of August Piepenhagen, with whom she studied alongside her sister Louise...
was also active as a landscapist.