Christoph Ludwig Agricola
German painter of genre scenes
Born
November 5th, 1667
357 years ago
Died
August 8th, 1724
300 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A painter active in the late 17th century, primarily worked in the genre style. Focused on depictions of everyday life, often showcasing varying social classes and activities. His works combined elements of realism with baroque influences. Contributed to the development of genre painting in the German artistic landscape.
Created numerous genre scenes
Influenced German genre painting
Exhibited at various art fairs
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