Clemens von Zimmermann

Clemens von Zimmermann ( born November 8, 1788 in Dusseldorf, † January 25, 1869 in Munich) was a German painter.

Life and work

In the fall of 1804 came as a pupil of Zimmermann at the Dusseldorf Art Academy and joined two years later together with his teacher Johann Peter von Langer at the Academy in Munich.

In 1815 he was entrusted by Zimmermann with the line of the Royal Art School Augsburg and as such he undertook in the following year an extensive study trip to and through Italy. 1825 he was appointed full professor of the Academy of Fine Arts of Munich.

As artistic consultant was involved from Zimmermann in many decisions of the Bavarian King Ludwig I, but also as a painter active. Together with his colleagues Gottlieb streets, Johann Georg Hiltensperger and Eugen Napoleon Neureuther he decorated from designs by Peter von Cornelius of the frescoes in the corridor of the Alte Pinakothek. This work occupied him for nearly ten years.

1846 Zimmermann Director of the Royal. Bavarian Central Gallery and held this office until 1865. Then he gradually gave up all offices and retired into private life. With over 80 years of Clemens Zimmermann died on January 25, 1869 in Munich.

Works (selection)

• According to his own invention executed paintings in the dining room of the Königsbaues ( scenes from the songs of Anacreon )
• Oil painting
• Portraits