Background
Laux, August was born on December 18, 1847 in in the Rhine Pfalz, Bavaria. Son of Henry and Barbara Laux.
Laux, August was born on December 18, 1847 in in the Rhine Pfalz, Bavaria. Son of Henry and Barbara Laux.
Removed with parents to New York, 1863. Studied at National Academy Design.
Exhibited 1st in spring of 1870 at National Academy. Became notable for decorative work, but devoted his attention to genre and still-life pictures after 1880.
Married Emilia Heisterhazen, March 9, 1876.