The Tischbein family was a German family of artists, originating in Hesse and spanning three generations. The family patriarch, Johann Heinrich Tischbein (1682–1764), was a master baker at the State Hospital in Haina. The Tischbeins also produced a number of master carpenters. (The name translates as "Table Leg").
Notable members include:
For a complete family tree, see the corresponding article in German Wikipedia.
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Events in the year 1812 in Art.
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Events from the year 1722 in art.
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