Peter von Hess
1792–1871 (age 79)
Biography
Peter von Hess (1792-1871) was a distinguished German painter whose career spanned nearly eight decades of artistic production. Known for his contributions to nineteenth-century German art, he was an influential figure in the artistic circles of Munich and beyond.
Von Hess was interred at Alter Südfriedhof, the respected Munich cemetery where many of the era's most notable artists found their final resting place. His long and productive life made him a respected elder of the German artistic community.