Ferdinand Schauss (1832–1916) Portrait Of A Young Girl.

     Portrait of a romantic young woman. Oil on canvas from the late 19th or early 20th century, signed in the lower left corner. Original gilded wood frame featuring a cartouche with the painter’s name. The canvas is in good condition, with no restoration.Shipping available within France and internationally; please contact us for details.
Biography of Ferdinand Schauss (1832–1916)
???? Identity and Education
- Full name: Wilhelm Ferdinand Schauss (also known as Guillaume Ferdinand Schauss or Ferdinand Schauß).
- Birth: October 27, 1832, in Berlin (Prussia).
- Death: October 20, 1916, in Charlottenburg (Berlin), at the age of 83.
- Nationality: German.
- Family background:
Son of merchant Wilhelm (Guillaume) Ferdinand Schauss (1797–1879), a member of the French Reformed community in Berlin, and Caroline Emilie Partholge (1801–1886).
He grew up with three siblings: Marie Emilie (1831–1898), Charles Emile (1834–1875), and Paul Eduard (1836–1917). His nephew, Martin Schauss (1867–1927), was a sculptor.
- Artistic training:
- Secondary education at the Friedrichswerdersches Gymnasium (Berlin), a prestigious school.
- Studied under Carl Steffeck at the Prussian Royal Academy of Arts (Berlin).
- Beginning in 1856, he continued his training in Paris at the École des Beaux-Arts under the guidance of Léon Cogniet.
???? Career and artistic journey
- Specialization: Painter of portraits, genre scenes, and mythological subjects. He is best known for his portraits, which earned him lasting recognition.