Andreas Achenbach

Andreas Achenbach, born in 1815 in Kassel and died in 1910 in Düsseldorf, was a German painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. His works, such as 'The North Sea in Stormy Weather' and 'The Wreck,' are admired for their dramatic compositions and atmospheric effects, capturing the essence of the German coastline and countryside. Influenced by the Düsseldorf School of Painting and his contemporary Carl Friedrich Lessing, Achenbach's technique involved a dynamic and realistic approach to composition and color, conveying the power and beauty of the natural world. His career was marked by his ability to depict the grandeur and drama of the landscape, making him a celebrated figure in 19th-century German painting.