Ludwig Emil Grimm

German painter and engraver of fairy tales

Ludwig Emil Grimm - German painter and engraver of fairy tales
Born

March 14th, 1790
235 years ago

Died

April 4th, 1863
161 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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Led a successful career as a painter and engraver. Specialized in fairy tale illustrations, contributing artwork for the Brothers Grimm's stories. Worked in watercolor and printmaking, creating detailed and imaginative images that brought stories to life. His artistic style influenced the visual representation of folklore during the 19th century. Established a reputation for being a significant illustrator of German children's literature.

Illustrated fairy tales for the Brothers Grimm

Produced notable works in watercolor and engraving

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