Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze
1816-1868
European Artist
Leutze was born in Gmund, Germany. He was brought to United States as a child. He was raised in Philadelphia and studied painting there. In 1841, he returned to Germany to study at Dusseldorf. An excellent draftsman, he soon gained a high popular esteem. He combined originality of thought, dramatic force and sufficient skill. In 1859, he returned to America to carry out his commission in the Capitol in Washington. During the last ten years of his life he divided his time between Washington and New York City. He was known for historical paintings, especially Washington Crossing the Delaware.

Paintings by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

Mrs. Schuyler Burning Her Wheat Fields on the Approach of the British by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze :: Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze :: 20-0019 Mrs. Schuyler Burning Her Wheat Fields on the Approach of the British by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

20-0019 Mrs. Schuyler Burning Her Wheat Fields on the Approach of the British by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze
Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

Mrs. Schuyler Burning Her Wheat Fields on the Approach of the British by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze :: Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze :: 20-0019 Mrs. Schuyler Burning Her Wheat Fields on the Approach of the British by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze
Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze :: Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze :: 21-0032 Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

21-0032 Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze
Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze :: Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze :: 21-0032 Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze