Conrad Freitag (1843–October 26, 1894) was a German American marine artist from Brooklyn, New York. He was best known for his portraits of New York pilot boats. Freitag's works were exhibited at the National Academy and the Brooklyn Art Association.
Conrad Freitag | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1843 Germany |
| Died | October 26, 1894 (aged 51) |
| Resting place | Middle Village, Queens, New York |
| Nationality | German American |
| Known for | marine art |
| Style | oil |
Early life
editCareer
editDuring the American Civil War Freitag enlisted in the Fourteenth Regiment. He was honorably discharged in June 1865. He returned to convalesce in New York where he painted a scene of the Spotsylvania battle, which is when his art career began.[2]
His works were exhibited at the National Academy and the Brooklyn Art Association in the 1870s and 1880s. He was best known for his works of New York pilot boats.[1]
Death
editFreitag died at the residence of his brother, Philip Freitag, at 488 North Second Street, on October 26, 1894, in Brooklyn, New York.[3][2]
References
edit- ^ a b Finamore, Daniel (2005). America and the Sea Treasures from the Collections of Mystic Seaport. Yale University Press. p. 30. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ^ a b "Conrad Freitag". Times Union. Brooklyn, New York. 31 Oct 1894. p. 2. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ^ "A Gallant War Veteran Dead". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. 28 Oct 1894. p. 7. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
