Portret van Johann Rudolf Dolder by Heinrich Pfenninger

Portret van Johann Rudolf Dolder 1799

heinrichpfenninger

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

yellowing background

photo restoration

pencil sketch

old engraving style

ink colored

pencil work

Heinrich Pfenninger, a Swiss artist known for his portraits, created this engraving of Johann Rudolf Dolder in 1799. The artwork depicts Dolder in a formal pose, wearing a sash and a powdered wig, highlighting his status as a "Directeur de la République Helvetique." This engraving is an example of neoclassical portraiture, emphasizing realism and a formal style. The image is rendered in a detailed and precise manner, revealing Pfenninger's mastery of the engraving technique.