Artwork
Franz Edmund Weirotter
Franz Edmund Weirotter is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jacob Matthias Schmutzer. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Franz Edmund Weirotter, created by Jacob Matthias Schmutzer in 1771.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Weirotter with curly hair and a white cravat, surrounded by a wreath of leaves and flowers, conveying a serious yet calm demeanor. An inscription on a scroll below identifies him.
Technique & Style
The portrait is an etching on laid paper, showcasing fine lines and shading. The textured paper gives the print a characteristic appearance.
Artist & collection
