Peter Caulitz (c.1650–1719) was a German painter of landscapes and animals, especially domestic fowl. Born in Berlin, he studied in Italy, and was a court painter to Frederick the Great.
Life edit
Caulitz was born to poor parents in Berlin[1] in about 1650.[2] He served as a drummer in a regiment of dragoons before becoming an assistant to a young painter who took him to Rome where he developed his skills as an artist.[1]
He was back in Berlin by 1681,[3] and in 1695 was appointed court painter to Frederick I of Prussia.[3][4] He made a second visit to Italy in the company of his fellow court painter, Samuel Theodor Gericke.[4] He retained his post at court until his death in Berlin in 1719.[2]
His work consists of landscapes, including views of Prussian royal castles, and pictures of animals, especially hens and turkeys.[4] His animal paintings show the influence of the Dutch artists Melchior d'Hondecoeter and Jan Weenix. The Berlin Museum has a scene representing a poultry-yard by him; there are other examples at Potsdam and at Brunswick.[2]
Caulitz also worked in mosaic and restored paintings. His widow continued the restoration business after his death.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Nachrichten von Künstlern und Kunst-Sachen (in German). Vol. 1. Leipzig: Johann Paul Krauss. 1768. p. 23.
- ^ a b c Bryan 1886
- ^ a b "Peter Caulitz (circa 1650-1719) Cocks, chickens and turkeys with pigeons flying above on a yard by a mansion". Christie's. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ a b c "Oies surprises par le renard". Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG.
Sources edit
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Bryan, Michael (1886). "Caulitz, Peter". In Graves, Robert Edmund (ed.). Bryan's Dictionary of Painters and Engravers (A–K). Vol. I (3rd ed.). London: George Bell & Sons.
External links edit
- "Works by Caulitz in public collections in Niedersachsen". Kulturerbe Niedersachsen.
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