Portret van Johann Carl Wilhelm Moehsen by Georg Friedrich Schmidt

Portret van Johann Carl Wilhelm Moehsen 1771 - 1775

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

pastel soft colours

pale colours

photo restoration

light coloured

white palette

feminine colour palette

repetition of white colour

soft colour palette

"Portret van Johann Carl Wilhelm Moehsen" is a portrait engraving by German artist Georg Friedrich Schmidt, dating from 1771-1775. The engraving depicts Moehsen in an oval frame, with two putti below holding objects related to his life's work. Schmidt's work is known for its detailed, realistic style, evident in the intricate depiction of the figures and their surroundings. This artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, is an example of the portraiture popular during the 18th century, highlighting the subject's status and achievements.