Eduard von Heuss

Franz Eduard von Heuss (5 July 1808, Ludwigshafen – 24 October 1880, Bodenheim) was a German painter and lithographer.

He continued to learn painting in his spare time, with August Riedel, a recent graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts.

After obtaining his degree, he worked as a prosector with the physiologist, Ignaz Döllinger, to create anatomical drawings, but was prepared to switch to an artistic career, if possible.

When Count Maximilian von Montgelas commissioned him to create a life-sized portrait lithograph, that attracted the attention of Grand Duke Louis II, who became a patron.

After Amalie's death, he led a restless life, travelling to virtually any place where his services were requested.