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May 01, 1753 Salzburg Died on 25 Jun 1829 (aged 76) Taurus
Joseph Bergler - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family
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About Joseph Bergler
- Joseph Bergler the Younger (1 May 1753 – 25 June 1829) was a painter, author of numerous etchings, and director of the Prague Academy. Bergler was born in Salzburg, the son of sculptor Joseph Bergler the Elder (1718–1788) who instructed his son.
- He moved to Italy in 1776 and stayed in Rome for six years.
- There he studied under Martin Knoller.
- He also became acquainted with Mengs, Hamilton and Volpato.
- In 1786, he returned to live with his parents in Passau.
- In 1800 he moved to Prague.
- He created alter-pieces for a number of churches in Prague and the vicinity. During his sojourn in Rome he made a particular study of the works of Raphael.
- He was patronized by Cardinal Auersperg and Count Thun.
- He died in Prague, aged 76.
