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Christian Weisse

Johann Friedrich Bause after Anton Graff

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man from the waist up, looking slightly to his left. He has a round face, prominent nose, and affable expression. His hair is in an 18th-century style, white, curly, possibly powdered, and pulled back. He wears a formal coat with decorative elements, a ruffled cravat, and is framed by a circular frame with intricate designs and supports. The background is dark, and beneath the frame is the name "Christian Felix Weisse."

Artwork Details

Date
1771
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3318 × 4800 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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