Original works of art
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Karl (Karlo Constantin Heinrich) Steffeck |
(German, 1818 -1890 ) |
Steffeck studied at the Berlin academy with Kruger and with Paul Delaroche
in Paris. He then travelled to Rome to study from 1840 to 1842. In addition
to painting he also did lithographs and engravings. He became a member of the
Berlin Academy and the Academy of Vienna. In 1855 received medals at the Paris
Salon and received the Legion of Honour the same year. In 1863 he exhibited,
“Steeple-Chase” at the Royal Academy. He was a professor at the
Academy Koenigsberg and in 1880 became Director. |