Double Portrait of Johann Georg von Holzhausen (1771-1846) and His Sister Henriette (1773-1834) c. 1775
heinrichjacobtischbein
stadelmuseum
oil, canvas
portrait
gouache
baroque
animal
oil
possibly oil pastel
oil painting
canvas
child
coffee painting
underpainting
15_18th-century
painting painterly
animal drawing portrait
watercolour illustration
watercolor
fine art portrait
"Double Portrait of Johann Georg von Holzhausen (1771-1846) and His Sister Henriette (1773-1834)" is a c. 1775 oil on canvas painting by Heinrich Jacob Tischbein, currently housed in the Städel Museum. The portrait features a young Johann Georg, standing with a whip, and his sister Henriette, seated next to a small dog. The painting captures the formality and grandeur of 18th-century portraiture, highlighting the siblings' youth and societal status through their attire and the inclusion of the dog. The work is a testament to Tischbein's ability to render delicate details and create a lifelike representation of the subjects, showcasing his skill as a portraitist within the German Rococo style.
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