Johann Christian von Mannlich

Johann Christian von Mannlich ( until 1808: Johann Christian Mannlich; * October 2, 1741 in Strasbourg, † January 3, 1822 in Munich) was a German painter and architect.

Life and work

Mannlich of his parents was born in Strasbourg and educated in Zweibrücken during a stay. The art of painting, he learned from his father Conrad Mannlich (1700-1758), court painter was under Christian IV of the Palatinate- Zweibrücken. He received at the Art Academy in Mannheim and Paris, where he met with numerous artists of the French Rococo, which also influenced his initial style continued his education. Mannlich became court painter under Christian IV of Palatinate -Zweibrücken, General Director of Construction under Charles II August von Pfalz- Zweibrücken and central gallery director under King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria.

Under Charles II August he put this to an important collection of paintings, which was housed in Karlberg Palace at Homburg. Before the destruction of the castle on July 28, 1793 by French revolutionary troops rescued Mannlich including the collection of paintings, library, collection of weapons, furniture and paneling. The Gemäldegalerie reached via Mannheim to Munich and eventually formed the basis of the Alte Pinakothek. Mannlich, who followed his prince to Mannheim and Munich, turned in Munich lithography.

Mannlich was General Director of Construction of the Duke of Zweibrücken and the lead architect on the Karlberg. Its written in the French language autobiography is one of the most important sources on the Karlberg and the last Prince of Pfalz- Zweibrücken. Of the built according to his designs in the style of classicism buildings nothing remains. In Mannlichs house in Zweibrücken, the " Mannlichhaus " ( Duke Street 8) Mannlich a memorial was set up in 1986. Some of his paintings are displayed in the noble house in Schwarzenacker. In Homburg is a high school named after him, the Christian of Mannlich High School.

Last Resting Place

Johann Christian von Mannlich was buried in Old South Cemetery in Munich.

Works

  • Histoire de ma vie. Edited by: Karl -Heinz Bender and Hermann glue, 2 vols, ISBN 3-87760-700-4 Trier 1989-1993
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