Frank Duveneck (1848-1919). City was home to internationally known artist. Early artistic work was painting and carving altars for Catholic churches. At age 21, he went to Munich to study; in 1878, founded art school there. Married Elizabeth Boott, also an artist, who died two years later. Sculpted
an outstanding bronze memorial for her grave in Florence, Italy. Over. Presented by City of Covington. (Reverse) Eminent Artist - Frank Duveneck, major American portrait, genre, and landscape painter,
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 46333 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off