Over-The-Rhine in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Frank Duveneck Tribute House

Photographed by Allen W. Bernard, June 10, 2024

1. Frank Duveneck Tribute House Marker

Inscription.

Frank Duveneck Tribute House. . Frank Duveneck Tribute House. Commemorating Frank Duveneck - Nationally famous artist, Cincinnati Art Club President in Over-The-Rhine, 1896 - 98, Frank Duveneck (1848 - 1919). This plaque and this building commemorate and are dedicated to Frank Duveneck, renowned Cincinnati artist and former club president of the Cincinnati Art Club which was located in Over-the-Rhine., Frank Duveneck was born in Covington, Kentucky on October 9, 1848., At fifteen, Duveneck began studying art under Johann Schmitt. Duveneck studied at the Royal Academy of Munich in 1869. Duveneck was noted for use of deep colors, highly expressive brushwork, and expressive portrayal of character., Duveneck opened two art schools in Germany and returned to greater Cincinnati in 1888., Following his return, Duveneck taught at the Cincinnati Art Academy until his death in January 3, 1919., Frank Duveneck was a leading member of the Cincinnati Art Club and served as its president from 1896 to 1898., Colleagues and students of Duveneck included renowned artists and architects such as Herman Wessell, John Hauser, James Mclaughlin, Edward Potthast, Henry Faray, Joseph Sharp, Charles Knellin, John Twachtman, and John Ruthven., Today, Duveneck's works can be seen in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, Boston Museum of Fine Art, the National Gallery in Washington, DC, and the Cincinnati Art Museum., Duveneck was originally born as Frank Decker. Duveneck's father, Bernard Decker, died when Frank was an infant. Duveneck's mother, Katherine, remarried Joseph Duveneck. Frank Duveneck began his career as a church painter in the Cincinnati area. In 1869, Duveneck went abroad to study at the Royal Academy of Munich. In Germany, Duveneck developed his own dark and realistic painting style. Duveneck showed his works before the Boston Art Club in 1875, gaining national fame. Henry James called him "The Unsuspected Genius." In 1878, Duveneck opened his own art school in Munich. In Europe, Duveneck's students from America were known as "The Duveneck Boys." Duveneck opened an art school in Italy and painted a number of important works in that country. In 1886, Duveneck married Elizabeth Boott, a former student of his in Italy, with whom he would have one son. Duveneck returned to Cincinnati after the sudden death of Elizabeth, his wife, in Paris in 1888. Duveneck was a founding member of the Cincinnati Art Club, serving as its first president from 1896 to 1898. Duveneck was survived by his only son, Frank Boott Duveneck.

Frank Duveneck Tribute House Commemorating Frank Duveneck - Nationally famous artist, Cincinnati Art Club President in Over-The-Rhine, 1896 - 98

Frank Duveneck
(1848 - 1919) This plaque and this building commemorate and are dedicated to Frank Duveneck, renowned Cincinnati artist and former club president of the Cincinnati Art Club which was located in Over-the-Rhine.

Frank Duveneck was born in Covington, Kentucky on October 9, 1848.

At fifteen, Duveneck began studying art under Johann Schmitt. Duveneck studied at the Royal Academy of Munich in 1869. Duveneck was noted for use of deep colors, highly expressive brushwork, and expressive portrayal of character.

Duveneck opened two art schools in Germany and returned to greater Cincinnati in 1888.

Following his return, Duveneck taught at the Cincinnati Art Academy until his death in January 3, 1919.

Frank Duveneck was a leading member of the Cincinnati Art Club and served as its president from 1896 to 1898.

Colleagues and students of Duveneck included renowned artists and architects such as Herman Wessell, John Hauser, James Mclaughlin, Edward Potthast, Henry Faray, Joseph Sharp, Charles Knellin, John Twachtman, and John Ruthven.

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Duveneck's works can be seen in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, Boston Museum of Fine Art, the National Gallery in Washington, DC, and the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Duveneck was originally born as Frank Decker. Duveneck's father, Bernard Decker, died when Frank was an infant. Duveneck's mother, Katherine, remarried Joseph Duveneck. Frank Duveneck began his career as a church painter in the Cincinnati area. In 1869, Duveneck went abroad to study at the Royal Academy of Munich. In Germany, Duveneck developed his own dark and realistic painting style. Duveneck showed his works before the Boston Art Club in 1875, gaining national fame. Henry James called him "The Unsuspected Genius." In 1878, Duveneck opened his own art school in Munich. In Europe, Duveneck's students from America were known as "The Duveneck Boys." Duveneck opened an art school in Italy and painted a number of important works in that country. In 1886, Duveneck married Elizabeth Boott, a former student of his in Italy, with whom he would have one son. Duveneck returned to Cincinnati after the sudden death of Elizabeth, his wife, in Paris in 1888. Duveneck was a founding member of the Cincinnati Art Club, serving as its first president from 1896 to 1898. Duveneck was survived by his only son, Frank Boott Duveneck.

Erected 2024.

Topics. This historical

Photographed by Allen W. Bernard, June 10, 2024

2. Frank Duveneck Tribute House Marker

marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1919.

Location. 39° 6.709′ N, 84° 30.994′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Over-The-Rhine. It is on Republic Street just north of West 15th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1505 Republic St, Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Imagination Alley (about 700 feet away); Expanding and Renovating Washington Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The American Classical Music Walk of Fame - Cincinnati Music Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bandstand (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mr. Dynamite (approx. 0.2 miles away); Col. R. L. McCook (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hecker (approx. ¼ mile away); The Miami and Erie Canal (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Kroger Co. / Over-The-Rhine (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Allen W. Bernard, June 14, 2024

3. Frank Duveneck Tribute House Marker

Photographed by Allen W. Bernard, June 10, 2024

4. Frank Duveneck Tribute House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2024, by Allen W. Bernard of Cincinnati, Oh 45202-1736. This page has been viewed 458 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 24, 2024, by Allen W. Bernard of Cincinnati, Oh 45202-1736. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.