Portret van Johann Peter Uz by Christoph-Wilhelm Bock

Portret van Johann Peter Uz 1790

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

"Portret van Johann Peter Uz" is an engraving by Christoph-Wilhelm Bock created in 1790. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Johann Peter Uz, a renowned German poet and translator. Uz is portrayed in a classic bust-length composition within a circular frame, emphasizing his intellectual presence. This small-scale engraving is a fine example of portraiture from the late 18th century, capturing the likeness of a prominent figure in a detailed and elegant style.