Begas

Last updated March 13, 2019

Begas is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Carl Joseph Begas (1794–1854), German painter; father of Oskar, Reinhold, Adalbert and Karl Begas
Oskar Begas (1828-1883), Portrait painter and Professor at the Prussian Academy of Arts.
Reinhold Begas (1831–1911), Sculptor.
Adalbert Begas (1836-1888) Painter, specializing in genre scenes.
Karl Begas (1845-1916) Sculptor.

Carl Joseph Begas, or Karl Begas,, was a German historical painter born at Heinsberg near Aachen. His father, a retired judge, destined him for the legal profession, but the boy's tastes pointed definitely in another direction. Even at school he was remarked for his wonderful skill in drawing and painting, and in 1812 he was permitted to visit Paris in order to perfect his art.

Oskar Begas was a German portrait and history painter.

Reinhold Begas was a German sculptor.

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