English, 1849–1921
Edward Theodore Compton (29 July 1849 – 22 March 1921), known as E. T. Compton, was an English-born artist, illustrator, and mountaineer who settled in Germany. He became known for his paintings and drawings of alpine landscapes and made around 300 major mountain ascents, including 27 first ascents. Compton taught art, traveled widely through Europe and beyond to create his mountain scenes, and illustrated books for alpine associations. He lived in Feldafing from 1874 and contributed illustrations to both German and English publications.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Edward Theodore Compton · Wikidata Q1293858
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