Portret van Karl Wilhelm Schmidt by Christian Ermer

Portret van Karl Wilhelm Schmidt 1796 - 1855

christianermer

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink colored

watercolour illustration

This is a portrait of Karl Wilhelm Schmidt, created by German artist Christian Ermer between 1796 and 1855. The artwork is an engraving, a printmaking technique that uses an incised metal plate to create an image. Schmidt is depicted in an oval frame, dressed in a formal suit, with his hair styled in a contemporary fashion. The inscription below identifies him as being born in Leipzig in 1770. Ermer’s work as a portrait artist is known for its attention to detail and realistic portrayal of individuals.