Andreas Achenbach took up the challenge of assimilating the mute eloquence of nature in his paintings and pulled it through with aplomb. The tranquil or rough sea captivated his imagination, the signs of which were reflected in many of his painting. Born in a family of beer and vinegar brewer, both Andreas and his brother Oswald Achenbach used the power of art to transcend their mundane existences.
Andreas Achenbach (September 29, 1815 – April 1, 1910) learned the basic nuances of art from none other than Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow. Later, as he broadened his horizon and travelled afar to places like Italy, Scandinavia and St Petersburg his art grew into maturity. Still, Schadow’s influence was evident in his artworks and they were smeared into romantic ideals.
Andreas and Oswald Achenbach worked more as itinerant painters. Sometimes, their father too joined them on their trips. Lavish praises were bestowed on both the brothers and Andreas went on to receive state honours from Prussia and France. But his highest achievement remains in capturing the ‘rapture of the lonely shore’ and ‘music of the roaring deep sea’ so vividly on canvas.
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