biografia di Jean Louis Théodore GENTILZ (1820-1906)

Birth place: Paris, France

Death place: San Antonio, TX

Addresses: Paris, France

Profession: Portrait and genre painter and art teacher

Studied: Viollet-le-Duc, in Paris.

Work: Dallas MFA; Witte Mus.; Daughters of Republic of Texas Library; St. Mary's Univ.; Alamo

Comments: He was among the original settlers of Castroville (TX) in 1844, but moved to San Antonio in 1846. He revisited France in 1849, married there, and returned to San Antonio, where he made his home until his death. He taught art at St. Mary's College and is remembered for his genre paintings of early life in Texas. Also known as Theodore Gentilz.

Sources: G&W; Yanaguana Society, Exhibition Catalogue, Dec. 1933; WPA Guide, Texas, 143; Antiques (June 1948), 454-455, repros; P&H Samuels, 184, report alternate birthdate of 1819.