Anton von Werner
Anton von Werner | |
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Self-Portrait, 1885 | |
| Born | 9 May 1843 |
| Died | 4 January 1915 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | Academy of Fine Arts, Karlsruhe |
| Known for | History painting |
Anton Alexander von Werner (9 May 1843 – 4 January 1915) was a German painter and illustrator, best known for his depictions of the Franco-Prussian War and the Unification of Germany, typical of the Naturalist style. Member of the Akademie der Künste from 1874, Werner was a favourite of all the three German Emperors, William I, Frederick III, and Wilhelm II.