1909
First Step (Albert Laessle, 1909)
Albert Laessle (1877–1954) made First Step. It dates from 1909.
- 1909
First Step, in brief
- Title
- First Step
- Artist
- Albert Laessle (1877–1954)
- Date
- 1909
High-resolution images of First Step
Albert Laessle, First Step (1909). Public domain.
Questions on First Step, answered
When was "First Step" made?
The creation of "First Step" by Albert Laessle is dated 1909.
Is "First Step" free of copyright?
"First Step" by Albert Laessle is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Who is the artist behind "First Step"?
"First Step" is attributed to Albert Laessle.
How old was Albert Laessle when creating "First Step" in 1909?
Albert Laessle made "First Step" at the age of 32. The artist was born in 1877 and the work is dated 1909.
Is "First Step" by Albert Laessle in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "First Step" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1954.
About the artist, Albert Laessle
1877–1954
Albert Laessle
Albert Laessle: The Gentle Sculptor of Animals and Humanity Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1877, Albert Laessle emerged as a distinctive voice within the American art landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His journey, shaped by familial encouragement alongside parental reservations about an artistic career, led him through rigorous training at institutions like the Spring Garden Institute, Drexel University under Thomas Eakins, and the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts where he studied with masters such as Thomas Anshutz and Charles Grafly. A formative period spent in Paris from 1904 to 1907, working alongside Michel Beguine, honed his skills and broadened his artistic perspective, imbuing his later work with a refined sensibility. The Animalier's Touch: Capturing Life’s Essence Laessle is primarily remembered as an “animalier,” a sculptor specializing in animal subjects.