8. Gustave C. Langenberg
Born in 1859 in Germany this painter became known as “The Painter on Horseback”. He painted many portraits including a portrait of Queen Wilhelmina, which still hangs in the Royal Palace at The Hague. Langenberg fought in the Boer War as a member of the British Army. The artist painted many battle scenes of his war experiences. Afterwards spending time in Mexico, Langenberg painted Mexican scenes including the Hill Indians and Mexican natives. Although he toured much of the world and spent time with Kings and Queens, the artist died alone and penniless in 1915.