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Thomas Ender (3 November 1793,Vienna - 28 September 1875, Vienna) was an Austrian landscape painter andwatercolorist.
He was born to Johann Ender, a junk dealer, and was the twin brother ofJohann Nepomuk Ender, ahistory painter. He and his brother were both enrolled at theAcademy of Fine Arts, Vienna, where he began by studying history painting withHubert Maurer, but switched to landscape painting withLaurenz Janscha then, after Janscha's death in 1812, withJoseph Mössmer. He was awarded the Academy's first prize for landscape drawing.
In 1817, after several study trips, he was awarded the "Great Painter's Prize". The winning canvas was purchased by PrinceKlemens von Metternich, who became Ender's patron. This made it possible for him to take part in theAustrian Brazilian Expedition, during which he made over 700 drawings and watercolors. After his return, he accompanied Metternich to Rome and remained there, on a government pension, until 1823. After that, he worked for Metternich inSalzkammergut and became a member of the Academy in 1824. Two years later, he made a study trip to Paris.
He was named acourt painter toArchduke John in 1828. He accompanied him on a trip to the Middle East and Southern Russia in 1837; visiting Istanbul and Greece. Upon his return, he became a Professor at the Academy; a position he held until 1851, when he retired. His paintings grew to be very popular, and were often engraved by artists in England.
In 1845, he received an appointment as an Imperial Councilor; a largely honorary title. In 1853, he was awarded theOrder of Franz Joseph. He made extended visits to Italy in 1855 and 1857.
A street in Vienna'sMeidling district was named after him and his brother in 1922.
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