Portret van Georg Forster by Johann Friedrich Bause

Portret van Georg Forster 1787

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photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

photo restoration

parchment

old engraving style

old-timey

19th century

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This 1787 engraving by Johann Friedrich Bause is a portrait of Georg Forster, a German naturalist and writer known for his contributions to botany and his travels with Captain James Cook. The image showcases Forster in a bust-length composition within an oval frame, surrounded by a decorative vine. Bause, known for his engraved portraits, captures Forster's likeness with detail and accuracy. The delicate lines and intricate details of the engraving add to the overall sense of realism and make this a compelling depiction of a prominent figure in the history of science.