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Brace of Quail, by Charles D. Sauerwein, 1877. Oil on canvas. 19 51/64 x 16 1/16 in. (50.3 x 40.8 cm). Maryland Historical Society, Accession: 1963-66-14.
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Medium/Discipline: Painting
Maryland Affiliation: Born here, Active while in residence
Prominent Theme: Genre; Potraits
Active Dates and Place: Paris, 1860-70
Places of Residence: Paris, 1860-70
Gender: Male
Biography: A 'genre' painter of everyday life, Sauerwein accompanied his succesful contemporary, Francis Blackwell Mayer, to Paris to study with Charles Gleyre, a noted painter of historical scenes and genre. Charles D. Sauerwein began his career in Baltimore in 1857 and 1858 with portraits and genre scenes.
Education/Training: Paris
Taught By: Charles Gleyre, Paris 1860-70
Selected References: Dean, Mary A. [et al.]. 350 Years of Art & Architecture in Maryland (College Park : Art Gallery, and Gallery of the School of Architecture, University of Maryland), 1984.
Maryland Institutions Holding Artworks: Maryland Historical Society
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