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Brigade Major Georg Heinrich Beerhorst
Brigade Major Georg Heinrich Beerhorst is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Christoph Friedrich Reinhold Lisiewski. It dates from 1760 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
Brigade Major Georg Heinrich Beerhorst is a portrait painting created in 1760 by Christoph Friedrich Reinhold Lisiewski, a German artist active during the 18th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Georg Heinrich Beerhorst, a military figure, in a formal pose, conveying dignity and seriousness. He is shown wearing a red military coat with gold buttons and a black hat, set against a dark background with some greenery.
Technique & Style
Rendered in paint, the work is characteristic of the Rococo movement, evident in its attention to detail and formal composition. The artist's use of color and texture adds depth to the portrait.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, having been created by Lisiewski during his active years as a portrait painter from 1725 to 1794.
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Artist
Christoph Friedrich Reinhold Lisiewski
Christoph Friedrich Reinhold Lisiewski (or Lisiewsky) (3 June 1725 in Berlin – 11 June 1794 in Ludwigslust) was an 18th-century German portrait painter.
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