Bildnis des Augsburger Landschaftsmalers Christoph Rist 1820

"Bildnis des Augsburger Landschaftsmalers Christoph Rist" is a pencil drawing by Nikolaus Hoff, created in 1820 and now housed in the Städel Museum. The artwork is a portrait of Christoph Rist, a landscape painter from Augsburg. The drawing captures Rist's likeness with a focus on his features, particularly his eyes and expression. The composition is straightforward, presenting a close-up view of Rist's face and upper torso. Hoff's skillful use of shading and detail gives the drawing a realistic quality. This work offers a glimpse into the artistic circles of early 19th-century Germany and provides valuable insight into the practice of portraiture during that period.