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Portrait and History Painter Carl Friedrich Demiani (1768-1828)

Anton Graff , 1810

Portrait and History Painter Carl Friedrich Demiani (1768-1828), by Anton Graff, oil, 1810
Portrait and History Painter Carl Friedrich Demiani (1768-1828), by Anton Graff, oil, 1810

Portrait and History Painter Carl Friedrich Demiani (1768-1828) is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Anton Graff. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

This 1810 oil painting by Anton Graff portrays Carl Friedrich Demiani, a painter known for his portraits and historical scenes. The work is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Subject & Meaning

Demiani is depicted seated at a desk, quill pen in hand, lost in thought. His calm demeanor and introspective gaze suggest a contemplative state, inviting the viewer to ponder his thoughts.

Technique & Style

Graff's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing attention to Demiani's face and hands. The muted brown background further focuses the viewer's eye on the subject, achieving an overall effect of quiet reflection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Anton Graff

Artist

Anton Graff

Anton Graff (18 November 1736 – 22 June 1813) was a Swiss portrait artist. Among his famous subjects were Friedrich Schiller, Christoph Willibald Gluck, Heinrich von Kleist, Frederick the Great, Friederike Sophie…

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