Portret van Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall by Johann Nepomuk Passini

Portret van Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall 1808 - 1874

johannnepomukpassini

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

photo restoration

ink paper printed

light coloured

old engraving style

white palette

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Portret van Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall" is a print by Austrian artist Johann Nepomuk Passini. The artwork, dated between 1808 and 1874, depicts a portrait of Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall, a renowned Orientalist, in an oval frame against a plain background. The print showcases Passini's skill in capturing detail and rendering likeness, characteristic of the Neoclassical style popular during his lifetime. The work's intimate scale and focus on a single subject make it a fine example of portraiture, offering a glimpse into the life of an influential historical figure.