Gustav Philipp Zwinger, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German painter
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Place of Birth: Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
About Gustav Philipp Zwinger
- Gustav Philipp Zwinger (3 January 1779 – 15 January 1819), painter and etcher, was born at Nuremberg.
- He was the son and pupil of the painter and engraver Sigmund Zwinger (1744—1813), now chiefly remembered as a teacher.
- Gustav completed his studies under Heinrich Füger in Vienna, and returning to his native town, became in turn professor and director of the Art School.
- He was also known as an historical painter, both in oil and watercolour, and as a designer of book illustrations.
- He etched a few plates and tried his hand at lithography.
- He died at Nuremberg.
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