The Life and Academic Career of Clemens von Zimmermann
Clemens von Zimmermann was a German historical painter associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting. Born in Düsseldorf, he began his artistic journey by studying under Johann Peter von Langer. In 1808, he accompanied his master to Munich to enter the Academy. His professional trajectory saw him appointed as a professor and director of the school of art in Augsburg in 1815, and ten years later, he achieved the position of professor at the Munich Academy.
Throughout his career, Zimmermann contributed to significant decorative works, including frescoes at the Glyptothek where he assisted Peter von Cornelius. His decorative engagements extended to the colonnades of the Hofgarten, the corridor of the Alte Pinakothek, and the dining-hall of the Residenz.
Artistic Works and Legacy
The repertoire of Zimmermann includes a large number of portraits, notably those of Queen Hortense and King Max I of Bavaria. Beyond portraiture, he was active in etching and lithographing many views of Rome. His artistic legacy is preserved in collections such as the Neue Pinakothek, which contains two of his paintings:
- Cimabue finding Giotto sketching a Lamb
- Pilgrims to Loretto from the Roman Campagna
He passed away in Munich.
Questions & Answers
Is there a chronological account of Clemens von Zimmermann?
Clemens von Zimmermann's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.
Where can I see all artworks by Clemens von Zimmermann?
Every work by Clemens von Zimmermann on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
In which historical period did Clemens von Zimmermann work?
Clemens von Zimmermann worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
