The Family of Mr. Westfal in the Conservatory

Eduard Gaertner (1801-1877) was a Prussian architectural artist who is best known for his cityscapes of Berlin. Educated at the Konigliche Porzellan-Manukfaktur school in Berlin, he is often associated with the Bierdameier period. In his time, Gaertner travelled widely and was acclaimed by the Prussian King Friedrich Willhelm III and the Russian Tsar Nicholas I. Gaertner’s strength lies in representing Berlin in all its complexity, and provides a fascinating record to the ever-growing industrialisation of the city in the 19th century.

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