# August Weger

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**August Weger** (28 July 1823 – 27 May 1892) was a German [graphic artist](/source/Graphic_artist), [steel engraver](/source/Steel_engraving) and printer.

Born in [Nuremberg](/source/Nuremberg), Weger founded a graphic institute in Leipzig in 1840. Weger is still known today for his portraits of famous people such as [Matthias Claudius](/source/Matthias_Claudius), [Friedrich Gerstäcker](/source/Friedrich_Gerst%C3%A4cker), [Emil Scaria](/source/Emil_Scaria), [Robert Schumann](/source/Robert_Schumann), [Emil Devrient](/source/Emil_Devrient), [Robert Blum](/source/Robert_Blum) and [Ludwig Feuerbach](/source/Ludwig_Feuerbach).

Weger died in [Leipzig](/source/Leipzig) at age 68.

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