Portret van Johann Gottfried Eichhorn

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verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**Portret van Johann Gottfriedhorn** by Ludwig Emil Grimm (180–1863) is a finely rendered etching that captures the dignified likeness of Johann Gottfried Eichhorn, a German theologian and orientalist. Created during the early 19th century, intimate portrait reflects the Romantic era's fascination with intellectual figures, blending precise observation with subtle emotional depth. At 209 × 170 mm, its modest scale invites close viewing, emphasizing personal connection over grandeur. Etching, Grimm's chosen medium, involves incising lines into a metal plate with acid, producing rich, varied to...

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Ludwig Emil Grimm · 1790–1863

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