Höchl, Anton |
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BORN 20 Feb 1820, München, Bayern - DIED 21 Feb 1897, München, Bayern GRAVE LOCATION München, Bayern: Alte Südfriedhof, Thalkirchnerstrasse 17 (02-07-01/02) |
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Anton Höchl was the son of Joseph Höchl, who owned a large building company as well as a brick factory in Bogenhausen, Munich. After his father died in 1838 he inherited the company, but in 1841 he hired a manager to be able to dedicate himself to art. In 1841 he travelled to the Rhine with E. Schleich, Spitzweg and Morgenstern. He made many drawings and kept a diary. With his wife he visited Paris. He was active as a painter and also played several musicial instruments. At his death he left his art collection to the Neue Pinakothek in Munich. Family • Father: Höchl, Josef Related persons • travelled with Spitzweg, Carl |
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 The grave of Josef Höchl and Anton Höchl at the Alte Südfriedhof, München. Picture by Androom (22 Aug 2008) |
Sources • Anton Höchl – Wikipedia |
