A Life in Art and Academia
Born in Meissen, Germany, Viktor Paul Mohn was a painter, illustrator, physician, graphic artist, and artist. His early training began with porcelain painters Eduard Naumann and Friedrich Wilhelm Schlechte, followed by studies at the Academy in Dresden. He later studied in the atelier of Adrian Ludwig Richter, embarking on a study trip to Northern Bohemia with Richter's students. His travels eventually took him to Italy, where he received the Great Saxon State Scholarship for his work Campagna di Roma.
Mohn's career saw him rise through the academic ranks, serving as a lecturer and deputy in the landscape class at the Dresden Academy. He later moved to Berlin, where he became a professor at the Royal Art School and eventually its director. His professional influence extended to the Senate of the Berlin Academy of Arts and the Prussian State Art Commission.
Artistic Works and Illustrations
The oeuvre of Viktor Paul Mohn encompasses a variety of subjects, ranging from landscape motifs of his Saxon homeland, Switzerland, and Italy to illustrations for children's and youth literature. His notable works include:
In addition to his paintings, he contributed illustrations to various publications, including works by Ludwig Richter and fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm.
