Heinrich Lossow (10 March 1843 in

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– 19 May 1897 in Schleissheim,

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) was a

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and illustrator. He was a prolific pornographer in his spare time.

Biography

Heinrich Lossow's father was Arnold Hermann Lossow, a

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sculptor. His father moved to Munich in 1820 to study under

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. In Munich, Arnold Hermann Lossow married and had three children: Carl Lossow in 1835, Friedrich Lossow in 1837, and Heinrich Lossow in 1843. The three boys had an affinity for art; Carl became a historical painter, while Friedrich became a wildlife painter. Heinrich would outlive both his siblings. He first trained under his father but would go on to study under

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at the

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. He then traveled through France and Italy perfecting his art. His was an illustrator for publishers, including one for an edition of

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''. Later in his life, he served as a curator at the

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Gallery

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References

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