Franz von Stuck
Franz Ritter von Stuck (February 23, 1863 – August 30, 1928), born Franz Stuck, was a German painter, sculptor, printmaker, and architect. Stuck was best known for his paintings of ancient mythology, receiving substantial critical acclaim with The Sin in 1892. In 1906, Stuck was awarded the Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown and was henceforth known as Ritter von Stuck.
Franz von Stuck | |
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Self-Portrait (1923) | |
| Born | Franz Stuck 23 February 1863 Tettenweis, Kingdom of Bavaria |
| Died | 30 August 1928 (aged 65) Munich, Weimar Republic |
| Burial place | Munich Waldfriedhof |
| Known for | Painting, sculpting, drawing |
| Notable work | The Guardian of Paradise Wounded Amazon The Sin |
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