Portret van Johann August Otto Gehler by Johann Christiaan Böhme

Portret van Johann August Otto Gehler 1822 - 1835

johannchristiaanbohme

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

photo restoration

ink paper printed

light coloured

white palette

tonal art

remaining negative space

watercolor

"Portret van Johann August Otto Gehler" is an engraving by Johann Christiaan Böhme, completed between 1822 and 1835. The artwork depicts a portrait of Johann August Otto Gehler, a German naturalist and philosopher, in a classic oval frame. The engraving showcases Böhme's skill in capturing detail and rendering likeness, a testament to the popular 19th-century portraiture style. The small dimensions of the artwork, measuring only 173 mm in height and 128 mm in width, contribute to its intimate and personal nature.