title: Lorenz Ritter
text: # Lorenz Ritter
  
  Lorenz Ritter (24 November 1832 – 3 September 1921) was a German painter and etcher.
  
  ## Biography
  
  He was born at Nuremberg, and a pupil of Heideloff. He painted chiefly in watercolors and etched numerous architectural views of Nuremberg and some subjects from North Italy. He died in Nuremberg.
  
  ## Family
  
  His older brother, Paul Ritter, was also a painter.
  
  