Roethe, Louis Henry
Louis Henry Roethe (1860 - 1928) was an artist of Californian landscapes, scenes, and cities. Born in Shasta to parents who migrated during the Gold Rush, Roethe showed artistic skill at a young age and by 14 had entered the new San Francisco School of Design (now the San Francisco Art Institute). He studied under Virgil Macey Williams and Raymond Dabb Yelland (known for their California landscapes), as well as Oscar Kunath, known for portraiture. From 1880 - 1885, Roethe then spent five years in Bavaria, Germany honing his craft before returning to San Francisco and establishing a studio.
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Bird's Eye View Placerville, Cal.
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A scarce 1888 Louis Henry Roethe bird's-eye view of Placerville, California, popularly known as 'Hangtown'; for its raucous and violent history during the Gold Rush. Presenting a more urbane image of the town several decades after the Gold Rush, the view nonetheless references Placerville's tumultuous past. (more details)