Adam August Müller

Generally unhealthy and dead at 32, his work is recognized as an important component in Danish art.

In 1825, he became a student of Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (1783– 1853) at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, joining the Model School in 1828.

The following year, he exhibited Aladdin, staaende bag Pillen, ser Gulnare ("Aladdin, standing behind a pillar, sees Gulnare") and the following year exhibited a number of portraits, two of which were purchased for the Royal Collection.

Eddelein prevailed but, thanks to the intercession of Bertel Thorvaldsen, Müller received some travel money as well.

This earned him the Thorvaldsen Medal for "Christ Blesses the Four Evangelists", painted in 1843 after he had returned to Denmark.