Christoph Ludwig Agricola

German painter of genre scenes

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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