12 Facts About Rudolf Wiegmann

Heinrich Ernst Gottfried Rudolf Wiegmann was a German painter, archaeologist, art historian, graphic artist and architect.

Rudolf Wiegmann worked in the Neoclassical style and, as a painter, is best known for his vedute.

Rudolf Wiegmann's wife, Marie Wiegmann, whom he married in 1841, was a painter of some note.

Rudolf Wiegmann's father was a Lieutenant in the Tenth Infantry Regiment and was killed at the Battle of Waterloo, where he was serving as an adjutant to Colonel Georg du Plat.

Rudolf Wiegmann began by studying architecture, mathematics and astronomy at the "Ratsgymnasium" in Hanover, where his family had relocated after his father's death.

Rudolf Wiegmann began his art studies in Darmstadt with the City Architect, Georg Moller, who encouraged him to supplement his class work through practical research in Rome.

Rudolf Wiegmann remained there until 1832 and became part of the German art colony.

Rudolf Wiegmann became a member of the "Kunstverein Hannover" and served on the committee that chose works for their exhibitions.

Rudolf Wiegmann was unsatisfied with his career in Hanover and moved to Dusseldorf in 1836.

Rudolf Wiegmann replied in 1839 with Sir Leo von Klenze and Our Art.

Rudolf Wiegmann was named a Professor of Architecture and Perspective in 1839; a position he held until his death.

Rudolf Wiegmann was a member of the "Kunstverein fur die Rheinlande und Westfalen", serving on its administrative council.