Artwork
Dr. Friedrich August von Ammon
Dr. Friedrich August von Ammon is a print by the Romanticist artist Franz Seraph Hanfstaengl. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Dr.
About this work
He’s wearing a dark coat with a high collar, a white cravat, and a medal pinned to his chest.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in formal clothes. He’s wearing a dark coat with a high collar, a white cravat, and a medal pinned to his chest. His hair is neatly combed, and he has a serious expression.
The artist’s signature reads “F. Hanfstaengl” and the year “1838” is noted. The name “Dr. F. A. von Ammon” is written below the portrait.
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Overview
Dr. Friedrich August von Ammon is an 1838 portrait print by Franz Seraph Hanfstaengl, depicting a German physician and ophthalmologist in formal attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Dr. Friedrich August von Ammon, is portrayed with solemnity, reflecting his professional stature. The inclusion of a medal on his chest hints at his achievements or honors within the medical field.
Technique & Style
Executed in black and white, the print showcases Hanfstaengl's skill in lithography, emphasizing clarity and detail in capturing the subject's likeness and attire. The overall composition conveys a sense of formality typical of 19th-century portraitures.
History & Provenance
Created in 1838 by Bavarian artist Franz Seraph Hanfstaengl, the portrait is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, bearing the artist's signature and the subject's name.
Artist & collection
Artist
Franz Seraph Hanfstaengl (1 March 1804 in Baiernrain near Bad Tölz – 18 April 1877 in Munich) was a Bavarian painter, lithographer, and photographer.
