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4 unusual facts about Moritz von Schwind


Moritz von Schwind

His exceptionally mature cycle, "Seven Ravens" from Grimm's fairy stories was produced in 1857.

In 1834 he was commissioned to decorate King Ludwig's new palace with wall paintings illustrating the works of the poet Tieck.

So diversified were his gifts that he turned his hand to church windows and joined his old friend Schnorr in designs for the painted glass in Glasgow Cathedral.

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Moritz von Schwind (January 21, 1804 – February 8, 1871), Austrian painter



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