Recreation Artist History

Leopold Reutlinger was just one on a family of photographers.  Growing up in the mid-1800s, he came into the family business as a third-generation photographer.  His grandfather had started his business and studio and it had been passed down to Leopold's father and then to him.  He eventually took over the studio in 1890.  The studio mass produced and also did portraits for famous people as well as advertisements or large business firms.  However, things took a turn for the worse for Leopold in 1930.  After losing an eye in a champagne cork accident, Leopold was forced into retirement after a lifetime of portraits and photographs.  He later passed away in 1937, but he is remembered through his vast array and variety of work.