William Berczy
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Secular Narratives, Architecture, Miniature Portraits Art Work
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William Berczy |
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Male |
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Swabia, Germany |
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| Birth: |
1744 |
| Death: |
1813 |
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Quick Facts
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Secular Narratives, Architecture, Miniature Portraits |
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Watercolor, Gouache |
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Painter
Architect
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Biography
Born in Swabia, Germany he was originally named Johann Albrecht Ulrich Moll, but later changed his name. He studied at the Akademie der bildenden Kunste in Vienna and at the University of Jena in Saxony. His early career was spent in several European countries, including Italy (meeting with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Florence) and England, where he exhibited at the Royal Academy. In 1792 he sailed for the Americas, setting up a business in York (now - since 1834 - Toronto) a couple of years later. He also worked in Quebec. Although best known for his portraits, he also carried out religious paintings and architectural work, including plans for Christ Church Cathedral in Montreal in 1803, and was a surveyor.
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