Portrait of the Artist Johann Christian Reinhart
Medium
Etching; proof
Dimensions
Sheet: 11 15/16 × 8 11/16 in. (30.3 × 22 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harry G. Sperling Fund, 2016
Accession Number
2016.119
Tags
Art Historical Context
This 1811 etching, created as a proof print, portrays German artist Johann Christian Reinhart and reflects the close artistic circles of the early nineteenth century. Produced through the intaglio process of etching, which allows for delicate lines and subtle tonal variations, the work demonstrates the technical precision valued in portraiture of the period. Its modest sheet size of roughly 30 by 22 centimeters makes it an intimate object, suited for study or personal collections rather than grand display. As a proof, the print offers a rare glimpse into the artist’s working method, capturing...
About the Artist
José de Madrazo|Johann Christian Reinhart (Spanish|German) · 1781 |1761 –1859 |1847
Spanish, Santander 1781–1859 Madrid|German, Hof 1761–1847 Rome