Carl Christian Heinrich Nahl (October 18, 1818 – March 1, 1878), later known as Charles Nahl (sometimes he is recorded as Karl Nahl, Charles Christian Nahl or Charles C. Nahl), was a German-born painter who lived in the United States for the last half of his life. He lived most of those 30 years in California and is considered the state’s first significant artist.
Leaving diplomatic unrest in Hesse and France, Nahl immigrated to New York City in 1848 when family and friends. He moved to California the as soon as year, at first hoping for luck in the gold rush. He and his family approved in what became allocation of the United States, living in Sacramento until 1852 and after that in San Francisco.
What do you think of the works of Charles Christian Nahl?
Use the form below to say your opinion about Charles Christian Nahl. All opinions are welcome!