J. BAUSE (*1738) after GRAFF (*1736), Portrait of Gottlieb Wilh. Rabener(1714-1771), Copper engravin

Johann Friedrich Bause (1738 Halle (Saale) - 1814 Weimar) after Anton Graff (1736 Winterthur - 1813 Dresden): Portrait of the German writer of the Enlightenment Gottlieb Wilhelm Rabener (1714-1771), 18th century, Copper engraving

Technique: Copper engraving on Paper

Inscription: Inscribed with the sitter's name below. Signed by the artist in the printing plate below.

Date: 18th century

Description: Half-length portrait with the upper part of the body turned sideways. Showing the writer and publicist who was often called the "German Swift" because of his writing style, probably because he later approximated the style of the English weeklies.

Keywords: 18th century, Classicism, Portraits, Germany,
Dimensions: Paper: 32,5 cm x 24,9 cm (12,8 x 9,8 in), Plate: 28,4 cm x 20,5 cm (11,2 x 8,1 in), Depiction: 25,3 cm x 17,7 cm (10 x 7 in) Artist Name: Johann Friedrich Bause (1738 Halle (Saale) - 1814 Weimar) after Anton Graff (1736 Winterthur - 1813 Dresden) Medium: Copper engraving Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.

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Condition: Very good condition. Pale foxing and minor discolouration on the margins. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped. The image makes a fresh and flawless impression.