Born in Waldsee, Württemberg, Germany. He studied at Stuttgart and Paris, and came to the United States in 1838 and resided in Philadelphia and New York, making frequent trips to Europe. Died at New York.
Nicholas de Largillière (1656-1746).
Born at Paris, and studied under Francis Gobeau, a painter of landscapes and still life. He became a successful portrait painter.
Robert E. Launitz (1806-1870).
Sculptor, born in Riga, Russia; died in New York City. He studied under Thorwaldsen and in 1828 came to New York. He was the instructor of Thomas Crawford and has been called the father of monumental art in America.
Phillippe Lauri (1623-1694).
Son of Baldassare Lauri; born at Rome, and studied first under his brother, Francesco Lauri, and at the latter's death entered the school of Angelo Caroselli, his brother-in-law.
Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830).
An English portrait painter, born at Bristol, England, and studied under Mr. Hoare and in the Royal Academy. He was encouraged and advised by Reynolds. After the death of Benjamin West he was chosen president of the Royal Academy.