This biography from the Archives of AskART:
| Known for his high-perspective birds-eye lithographs of town and city views, Herman Brosius was born, one of twin boys, in Milwaukee to George and Wilhelmina Brosius. He began his career as a wood carver for Matthews Brothers Furniture Company, and by 1874 was listed in the city directory as a traveling agent. Shortly after that, he listed himself as an "artist".
His most productive years were between 1871 and 1895 when he authored at least fifty-seven birds-eye views. In 1875 he published 15 color lithographic views of which six were of Ontario, Canada where he spent much time between 1872-1876.
His first lithographic town view, dated 1871, was of Darlington, Wisconsin. Other locations included Jamestown, Virginia; Olean, New York and Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois and Louisiana.
It is likely that he was employed for some work by the Milwaukee Lithographing and Engraving Company where his brother was affiliated.
Source:
Peter C. Merrill, "German-American Artists in Early Milwaukee"
Peter Falk, "Who Was Who in American Art"
Dr. Ron Tyler, "Texas Bird's Eye Views" |
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