Heilbuth, Ferdinand (1826-1889)

Ferdinand was born in Hamburg, Germany on June 27, 1826, and died in Paris, November 19, 1889. He left his studies to become a Rabbi and traveled to Dusseldorf, Rome and Paris with one of France's most important artists, Gleyre. In 1876, Mr. Heilbuth became a citizen of France. He had an exhibition in London at the Royal Academy and at the Grosvenor Gallery in 1871 and 1878. He was invited to show in the Royal Academy in 1858 and 1861. He was voted and decorated into the Legion of Honor. He also exhibited at the Boston Atheneum in 1863. The painting was titled "The Dancing Lesson". He exhibited again in 1869 and 1870. Heilbuth exhibited twice at the Royal Academy and a total of seventeen times at the Grosvenor Gallery. Vincent Van Gogh wrote to a friend and fellow artist, Anthon Van Rappard. In the letter VanGogh mentioned how much he admired the painting ability of Ferdinand Heilbuth. Van Gogh wanted to join both artists in Paris to paint together.