Wilhelm Ludwig Friedrich Riefstahl

German painter (1827-1888)
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Summary

Wilhelm Ludwig Friedrich Riefstahl was born on August 15, 1827[1], in Neustrelitz[2]. He died on October 11, 1888[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a painter[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Christiane Riefstahl[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
  • Employer: Academy of Fine Arts, Karlsruhe[10]
  • Student: Konrad Lessing[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Commons category: Wilhelm Riefstahl[13]
  • Archives at: Deutsches Kunstarchiv im Germanischen Nationalmuseum[14]
  • Given name: Wilhelm[15]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[16], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art[18], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • Commons Creator page: Wilhelm Riefstahl[21]
  • Name in native language: Wilhelm Riefstahl[22]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[23], WikiProject New York Public Library[24]
  • Has works in the collection: Art Museum of Estonia[25], Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe[26], Philadelphia Museum of Art[27], Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden[28], Alte Nationalgalerie[29], Print Collection[30]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]
  • Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[32]
  • P14750: 5FA1-A403-81F6-84C5-8FB9[33]
  • P14927: 116537833[34]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Ludwig Friedrich Riefstahl born?

Wilhelm Ludwig Friedrich Riefstahl's place of birth was Neustrelitz[2].

Where did Wilhelm Ludwig Friedrich Riefstahl die?

Wilhelm Ludwig Friedrich Riefstahl passed away in Munich[4].

Who was Wilhelm Ludwig Friedrich Riefstahl married to?

Wilhelm Ludwig Friedrich Riefstahl's spouses include Christiane Riefstahl[8].

What did Wilhelm Ludwig Friedrich Riefstahl do for work?

Wilhelm Ludwig Friedrich Riefstahl worked as a painter[5] and university teacher[6].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [5] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 3
    P14927 → 116537833
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'sv']
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  2. 4w ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Christiane Riefstahl
    P14750 → 5FA1-A403-81F6-84C5-8FB9
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  3. 19w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Konrad Lessing
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  4. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → German painter (1827-1888)
    Date of death → +1888-10-11T00:00:00Z
    Art museum of estonia artist id → 693
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