Luise Adelgund Gottsched
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Luise Adelgund Gottsched
LUISE ADELGUNDE VIKTORIA GOTTSCHED (nee Kulmus) wife of Johann Christoph G. professor of Rational and Transcendental Philosophy. Date: circa 1760
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1760 Christoph Johann Luise Philosophy Professor Rational Transcendental Viktoria Gottsched
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In this elegant portrait, we see Luise Adelgunde Viktorie Gottsched (nee Kulmus), the wife of renowned German philosopher Johann Christoph Friedrich Hölderlin's teacher, Johann Christian Friedrich Hölderlin (1741-1805). The image, dated circa 1760, captures Luise in the prime of her life. Her refined attire, with its high neckline and voluminous sleeves, is indicative of the fashionable dress of the time. Her expression is serene and contemplative, reflecting the intellectual atmosphere of her husband's scholarly circle. Johann Christian Friedrich Hölderlin was a professor of Rational and Transcendental Philosophy at the University of Tübingen, and Luise was an integral part of his intellectual world. She was a woman of great intellect and refinement, and her presence and influence are evident in the letters and writings of her husband and their circle of friends. Luise's maiden name was Kulmus, and she was born in the small town of Halle an der Saale in Germany. The exact details of her life before her marriage to Hölderlin are not well-documented, but it is known that she was educated in the classical tradition and was fluent in multiple languages. Her marriage to Hölderlin in 1762 marked the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership. Together, they raised a family and hosted a salon that attracted some of the most prominent intellectuals of the day, including the poet Friedrich Hölderlin and the philosopher Immanuel Kant. This portrait of Luise Adelgunde Viktorie Gottsched offers a glimpse into the life of an intelligent and influential woman who played a vital role in the intellectual world of 18th-century Germany. Her image, with its quiet dignity and intellectual intensity, serves as a reminder of the important contributions made by women in the history of philosophy.
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