Wilhelm von Kügelgen

German artist (1802-1867).

Born November 20th, 1802 in Saint Petersburg.

Died May 25th, 1867 at 64 years old in Ballenstedt.

Occupations
chess player, painter, writer

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson