Portret van Franz Ludwig Pfyffer 1759 - 1815

This portrait of Franz Ludwig Pfyffer, created between 1759 and 1815, is a fine example of the work of Swiss artist Heinrich Pfenninger. The portrait depicts Pfyffer in profile, with his gaze directed to the right. Pfyffer's name is inscribed at the bottom of the portrait. The work is executed in a classic, somewhat formal style, characteristic of portraiture of the period. The composition is simple, with Pfyffer's figure dominating the composition, and the background rendered with a subtle, striped pattern. The small size of the work, measuring 130 mm in height and 88 mm in width, suggests that it was likely intended for private use.