Adele Schopenhauer

Born in Hamburg in 1797, Adele Schopenhauer was the daughter of the writer Johanna Schopenhauer and the younger sister of philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. After her father's death, she grew up largely in Weimar, where her mother's salon brought her into contact with major writers and artists of the age.

She became known for her own literary work, especially novels, fairy tales, and poetry, and she also earned admiration for her intricate silhouette cuttings. Friends and contemporaries valued her conversation and artistic eye, and she was part of a circle that included important cultural figures in Weimar and later in Italy.

In the later part of her life she lived for periods in places including Bonn, Rome, and Florence. She died in Florence in 1849, leaving behind a body of writing and artwork that shows a thoughtful, creative voice distinct from the famous family name around her.