Hanau in Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Geburtshaus von Ludwig Emil Grimm
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Birthplace of Ludwig Emil Grimm
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
1. Birthplace of Ludwig Emil Grimm Marker
Jacob Grimm beschreibt das Anwesen 1814 wie folgt: „Ich weiß mir das Haus noch ziemlich vorzustellen. Es war hellroth angestrichen. Hier wohnten wir (zur Miethe) ganz allein, unten war ein Besuchszimmer mit Jägern auf der Tapete (denen wir Bärte anmalten). Die Haus- und Hofthüre war gelbbraun angestrichen. Der Hof war eng, es wurde darauf Holz gesägt und rechts war die Waschküche, wo einem die Wäscherin einen Tropfen Branntwein auf schwarzes Brot zu eßen gab. Wenn man die Treppe hinaufkam, ging es links in die Wohnstube, wo die Mutter war. Dem Vater seine Stube muß entweder rechts, oder hinter der Wohnstube gewesen seyn. Die Kinderstube war hinten auf dem Hof, ich habe oft am Fenster gestanden und einen
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Aus den Erinnerungen der Brüder Grimm wissen wir, dass sie im ersten Stock gerne Verstecken und mit dem Ball spielten. Im Wohnzimmer, wo im Winter das Kaminfeuer flackerte, unterzogen sie sich unwillig der Prozedur der Mutter, die ihre Kinder mit lauem Wasser und süßlich riechendem Wein wusch. Sie trat oft zum Fenster, um neugierig in einem dort befestigten Spiegel das Geschehen auf der Straße zu beobachten. Von draußen hörte man das Zischen von Strumpfwirkerstühlen, gegenüber wohnte ein Handschuhmacher.
Ludwig Emil Grimm, auch Louis genannt, besuchte von 1804 bis 1806 das Lyceum Fridericianum Kassel. Danach studierte er an der Zeichenakademie Hanau, an der Kasseler Kunstakademie und von 1809 bis 1814 an der Kunstakademie München. 1814 leistete er freiwilligen Kriegsdienst als Leutnant im 3. Landwehrregiment in Frankreich. 1816 ging er auf Italienreise mit Georg Brentano.
Ab 1817 lebte er in Kassel. Enger Kontakt zu seinen Brüdern, den „Romantikern” und Kurfürstin Auguste. 1832 Lehrer an der Kasseler Kunstakademie, 1832 Ernennung zum Professor. 1832 Hochzeit mit Marie Böttner und gemeinsame Tochter Friederike (Ideken), 1835 zweite Ehe mit Friederike Ernst. Ludwig Emil Grimm starb an einer Lungenentzündung am 4. April 1863 und ist in Kassel beigesetzt.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
2. Birthplace of Ludwig Emil Grimm Marker - wide view
The birthplace of Ludwig Emil Grimm (March 14, 1790), the "painter brother" of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, stood here. The Grimm family moved their center of life from Paradeplatz here in 1787 or 1788. In 1791 they moved to Steinau an der Straße. The building, like the entire Hanau city center, was destroyed in an Allied air raid on March 19, 1945 during the Second World War.
Jacob Grimm described the property in 1814 as follows: "I can still imagine the house quite well. It was painted bright red. We lived here (as renters) all alone, downstairs there was a living room with hunters on the wallpaper (we painted beards on them). The house and yard doors were painted yellow-brown. The yard was narrow, wood was sawn there and to the right was the laundry room, where the laundress gave you a drop of brandy on black bread to eat. When you came up the stairs, you went left into the living room, where the mother was. The father's room must have been either to the right or behind the living room. The nursery was at the back of the yard, I often
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
3. Birthplace of Ludwig Emil Grimm Marker - wide view
We know from the Brothers Grimm's memories that they liked to play hide-and-seek and ball games on the first floor. In the living room, where the fire flickered in the winter, they reluctantly submitted to the procedure of their mother washing her children with lukewarm water and sweet-smelling wine. She often went to the window to curiously observe what was going on in the street in a mirror attached to it. From outside you could hear the hissing of hosiery looms; a glove maker lived opposite.
Ludwig Emil Grimm, also known as Louis, attended the Lyceum Fridericianum Kassel from 1804 to 1806. He then studied at the Hanau Drawing Academy, the Kassel Art Academy and from 1809 to 1814 at the Munich Art Academy. In 1814 he did voluntary military service as a lieutenant in the 3rd Landwehr Regiment in France. In 1816 he traveled to Italy with Georg Brentano.
From 1817 he lived in Kassel. Close contact with his brothers, the "Romantics" and Electress Auguste. 1832 teacher at the Kassel Art Academy, 1832 appointed professor. 1832 marriage to Marie Böttner and their daughter Friederike (Ideken), 1835 second marriage to Friederike Ernst. Ludwig Emil Grimm died of pneumonia on April 4, 1863 and is buried in Kassel.
We owe him many
Photographed by Ludwig Emil Grimm, 1815
4. Marker illustration: Ludwig Emil Grimm self-portrait
Erected by Stadt Hanau, Lions Club, Hanauer Geschichtsverein 1844 e.V.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is March 4, 1790.
Location. 50° 8.022′ N, 8° 55.04′ E. Marker is in Hanau, Hessen (Hesse), in Main-Kinzig-Kreis. It is on Langstrasse west of Fahrstrasse, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Langstrasse 56, Hanau HE 63450, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wohnhaus von Georg Cornicelius / Residence of Georg Cornicelius (within shouting distance of this marker); „Lauschet den Gassen“ / “Listen to the Streets” (within shouting distance of this marker); Wohnhaus der Tante Schlemmer / Residence of Auntie Schlemmer (within shouting distance of this marker); Schießscharte der Altstadtbefestigung / Old town fortress embrasure (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fundament der Bastion / Foundation of the Bastion (about
1920
5. Marker photo: Lange Gasse 41, the Grimm Family residence until 1791
More about this marker. The marker is across the street from Langstrasse 56.
Also see . . . Ludwig Emil Grimm (Wikipedia).
Ludwig Emil Grimm (14 March 1790 – 4 April 1863) was a German painter, art professor, etcher and copper engraver.(Submitted on January 2, 2025.)
Grimm was born in Hanau, Germany, in 1790. His brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were folklorists, famously known as the Brothers Grimm.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 1, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on January 2, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3, 4. submitted on January 1, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5. submitted on January 2, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
