Stifter and his wife , unable to conceive , tried adopting three of Amalia 's nieces at different times .
In 1835 he became engaged to Amalia Mohaupt , and they married in 1837 , but the marriage was not a happy one .
Stifter and his wife , unable to conceive , tried adopting three of Amalia Mohaupt 's nieces at different times .
In 1835 he became engaged to Amalia Mohaupt , and they married in 1837 , but the marriage was not a happy one .