"Natives of Hessen, the Tischbeins were the most famous and largest family of craftsmen and artists in central Europe in the 18th century. August Anton Tischbein was born in Rostock (MeckIenburg) on October 9, 1805, while his brother Paul (who was born in 1820 and also painted landscapes and architectural views) was the youngest representative of the dynasty. They were the last to maintain the profession with which their surname was so intimately associated over three generations. Wilhelm Tischbein, the painter and antiquarian who accompanied Goethe during his trip to Italy, was their uncle. Like many of the Tischbeins, August Anton travelled throughout Italy. However, unlike other family members, he was the only one to establish his studio south of the Alps. From 1838 until his death after 1867 he lived in Trieste, at that time under Austrian control. This city was a noted artistic centre during the Restoration. ..."