Portret van Felice Salimbeni 1751
georgfriedrichschmidt
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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pastel soft colours
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photo restoration
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light coloured
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white palette
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tonal art
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repetition of white colour
This 1751 engraving by German artist Georg Friedrich Schmidt depicts Felice Salimbeni in profile. The portrait is framed within a laurel wreath and a stone plinth with an inscription. Schmidt was a prominent engraver in the 18th century, and his works are known for their detailed and realistic style. This piece is an example of the popularity of portraiture in the 18th century, particularly of prominent figures. The engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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