 In 1764, the “Allgemeine Kunst-Academie der Malerey, Bildhauer-Kunst, Kupferstecher- und Baukunst” (General Academy of Arts for Painting, Sculpture, Copperplate Engraving and Architecture) was founded by order of the Prince-Elector Frederick Christian.From 1768 to 1786 it was located in the Fürstenberg Palace.Its first director was the Frenchmen Charles Hutin.