Franz von Lenbach

Franz von Lenbach
Self-portrait (1903)
Born(1836-12-13)13 December 1836
Died6 May 1904(1904-05-06) (aged 67)
NationalityGerman
Known forPainting

Franz Seraph Lenbach, after 1882, Ritter von Lenbach (13 December 1836 – 6 May 1904), was a German painter known primarily for his portraits of prominent personalities from the nobility, the arts, and industry. Because of his standing in society, he was often referred to as the "Malerfürst" (Painter Prince).