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Daniel Caffé
Daniel Caffé (21 July 1750 – 16 January 1815) was a German pastel painter of portraits. Caffé was born in Küstrin, and began his career as a painter of architectural decoration. He traveled to Dresden, where he became a portrait artist. In this way gained access into the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts under Giovanni Battista Casanova, Casanova. He was influenced by the neoclassical work of Anton Raphael Mengs, Mengs. After ten years in Dresden, he moved to Leipzig. He was favored by requests from Russian patrons, including Prince Belosselsky-Belozersky family, Beloselski and Admiral Orlov (family), Fyodor Grigoryevich Orloff. He was also known for copying works from Dresden Gallery. He died in Leipzig, aged 64. See also * List of German painters References * 1750 births 1815 deaths 18th-century German painters 18th-century German male artists German male painters 19th-century German painters German portrait painters German pastel artists 19th-century German mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Caffé, Johann George Tromlitz
Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge"Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 68. (cf. Gabriel—"God is my strength"), and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel. It is a common given name for males, and is also used as a surname. It is also the basis for various derived given names and surnames. Background The name evolved into over 100 different spellings in countries around the world. Nicknames (Dan, Danny) are common in both English and Hebrew; "Dan" may also be a complete given name rather than a nickname. The name "Daniil" (Даниил) is common in Russia. Feminine versions (Danielle, Danièle, Daniela, Daniella, Dani, Danitza) are prevalent as well. It has been particularly well-used in Ireland. The Dutch names "Daan" and "Daniël" are also variations of Daniel. A related surname developed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
