Moses Samuel Lowe - Engraver, Draughtsman and Miniature Painter of German (Jewish) Enlightenment.
The engraver, draughtsman, and miniature painter Moses Samuel Lowe (1756–1831) is almost forgotten today. This essay searches for traces of his life and his artistic work. Lowe's work in the educated circles of Berlin is particularly explored. As one of the first Jewish artists to receive an academi...
| Publicado en: | Naharaim -- Journal of German -- Jewish Literature & Cultural History / Zeitschrift für Deutsch -- jüdische Literatur und Kulturgeschichte Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 1 - 27 |
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De Gruyter
Jun2026
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