Artist

Johann Gottfried Auerbach

Portrait of Johann Gottfried Auerbach

German, 1697–1753

Johann Gottfried Auerbach was a German Rococo painting artist. 5 works are cataloged here, principally at Kunsthistorisches Museum. Johann Gottfried Auerbach was born in Mühlhausen/Thuringia.

Overview

Johann Gottfried Auerbach (28 October 1697 – 5 August 1753) was an Austrian painter and etcher. He painted primarily portraits and battle genre works. Some of his works can be found at the Kunsthistorisches Museum. In 1735, he was appointed Imperial Court Painter by Emperor Charles VI. In 1750, he became a member of the Academy of Fine Arts.

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