Otto henry bacher biography of michael jackson

Otto Henry Bacher

Identity:

Otto Henry Bacher was a book illustrator and etcher.

Life:

Bacher joined a colony of American painters established by Frank Duveneck in Polling, Bavaria.

Otto henry bacher biography of michael jackson

In 1880 the 'Duveneck boys', a group which also included John White Alexander, Robert Frederick Blum, Charles Abel Corwin, George Edward Hopkins, Harper Pennington, Julius Rolshoven and Theodore M. Wendel, travelled to Venice where they formed friendships with Whistler and Henry James.

The young painters were in awe of Whistler's experience and reputation. Whistler, who enjoyed their admiration, happily discussed his work and gave advice to the students. He used to come and sketch from the windows of the Casa Jankowitz on the Riva San Biagio in Castello where the group were staying.

Bacher, who collected Rembrandt etchings, was himself a proficient etcher.

He became an apprentice and collaborator with Whistler, and Whistler described him as 'one of his favourite pupils'. Whistler, who was having