Ludwig Emil Grimm
German painter and engraver of fairy tales
Born
March 14th, 1790
235 years ago
Died
April 4th, 1863
162 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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