Louis Tannert, An Aboriginal Queen

Louis Tannert

German · 1831–1915 · Painter

Louis August Ludwig Tannert, who has also been referred to as W. L. Tannert, was a painter from Germany who had a significant career as art educator and curator in South Australia. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Louis Tannert, The Jewel Casket, 1877, Oil on CanvasThe Jewel CasketDavidson Auctions · A$3,500≈ $2,473≈ £1,850≈ €2,141Sign up to see
  2. Louis Tannert, Schwesterliche Liebe (Sisterly Love), Oil on CanvasSchwesterliche Liebe (Sisterly Love)Davidson Auctions · A$500≈ $326≈ £247≈ €282Sign up to see

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Louis August Ludwig Tannert, who has also been referred to as W. L. Tannert, was a painter from Germany who had a significant career as art educator and curator in South Australia.

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Born 1831, LeipzigDied 1915, MelbourneOccupation PainterWikidata Q19666553 ↗ULAN 500399658 ↗Museum works 1

Works in museum collections

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Louis Tannert, An Aboriginal Queen
An Aboriginal Queen1891
Art Gallery of South Australia ↗
Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons (public domain) — Art Gallery of South Australia

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