Lorenz Ritter

An der Frauenkirche from Lorenz Ritter's Malerische Ansichten aus Nürnberg (Painterly views from Nuremberg), Berlin: Wasmuth, 1876.

Lorenz Ritter (24 November 1832 – 3 September 1921) was a German painter and etcher.

Biography

He was born at Nuremberg, and a pupil of Heideloff. He painted chiefly in watercolors and etched numerous architectural views of Nuremberg and some subjects from North Italy. He died in Nuremberg.

Family

His older brother, Paul Ritter, was also a painter.

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References

•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Gilman, D. C.; Thurston, H. T.; Colby, F. M., eds. (1905). "Ritter, Paul". New International Encyclopedia (1st ed.). New York: Dodd, Mead.