Sleeping Beauty (Sole, Luna, e Talia), (1863) by Gustav Spangenberg

Gustav Spangenberg (German, 1828-1891) Oil on canvas 30 x 22 in. This painting is named after the Italian fairy tale by Giambattista Basile titled, "Sun, Moon, and Talia", which inspired "Sleeping Beauty".  Gustav Adolph Spangenberg, born on February 1, 1828, in Hamburg, Germany, was a prominent figure in the world of art, recognized particularly for his prowess as a painter. He hailed from a family with artistic inclinations, being the son of the esteemed Hamburg doctor, Georg August Spangenberg, and the younger sibling to the renowned painter, Louis Spangenberg.His artistic journey began with foundational drawing lessons under the tutelage of Hermann Kauffmann in Hamburg in 1844. Seeking further refinement, he pursued studies at the trade and drawing school in Hanau from 1845 to 1848, under the guidance of Theodor Pelissier. Eager to expand his horizons, Spangenberg ventured to Antwerp from 1849 to 1851, albeit briefly attending the academy there. The year 1851 marked his sojourn to