Portret van Johann Georg Friedrich Franz by Georg Christoph Schmidt

Portret van Johann Georg Friedrich Franz 1750 - 1811

georgchristophschmidt

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

ink paper printed

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

"Portret van Johann Georg Friedrich Franz" is an engraving by Georg Christoph Schmidt, a German artist known for his portraits. This work, created between 1750 and 1811, depicts Johann Georg Friedrich Franz in profile, framed by an oval and a wreath of laurels. The subject appears to be a distinguished gentleman of the 18th century, likely a scholar, given the inscription mentioning a professor. This small-scale print, measuring 170mm by 106mm, exemplifies the style of portraiture popular during this period, characterized by its detail, realism, and elegant composition.