Hans Makart
- 1840–1884
- 19th century
- Austria
- Academic art
Makart stages opulent, theatrical historical scenes in rich, warm colour and lavish decoration. Look for sumptuous fabrics, crowded grand compositions, and a sensuous, festive splendour.
Hans Makart (1840–1884) was a painter from Austria, associated with Academic art.
More Academic art painters: William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Alexandre Cabanel, Frederic Leighton, Lawrence Alma-Tadema.
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