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Portrait of the painter Friedrich Gauermann (1803-1887) was painted by Friedrich von Amerling in 1839.

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Portrait of the painter Friedrich Gauermann (1803-1887) is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

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Portrait of the painter Friedrich Gauermann (1803-1887) is associated with Biedermeier.

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Artwork

Portrait of the painter Friedrich Gauermann (1803-1887)

Friedrich von Amerling , 1839

Portrait of the painter Friedrich Gauermann (1803-1887) is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Friedrich von Amerling. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Stylistically, the work adheres to the conventions of Biedermeier portraiture, emphasizing naturalistic representation and restrained elegance.

The portrait is executed in oil paint on a canvas support, measuring 48 cm in height and 40 cm in width. The handling is characterized by smooth, blended brushwork typical of Amerling’s portrait style, with careful attention to the sitter’s facial features and costume.

Stylistically, the work adheres to the conventions of Biedermeier portraiture, emphasizing naturalistic representation and restrained elegance. The composition centers on Friedrich Gauermann, positioned against a neutral background to focus attention on the subject. The subdued palette and refined detailing reflect the period’s preference for clarity and decorum.

History & Provenance

The painting Portrait of the painter Friedrich Gauermann (1803-1887) was created in 1839 by Friedrich von Amerling. Executed in oil on canvas, it measures 48 cm in height and 40 cm in width. The work depicts the Austrian portraitist Friedrich Gauermann and is part of the Belvedere collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Its creation is recorded as occurring on 1839-01-01, and it remains housed in Belvedere.

Portrait of the painter Friedrich Gauermann (1803-1887) is an oil on canvas portrait painted in 1839 by Friedrich von Amerling. The work is housed in the Belvedere, Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, where it is listed under inventory number 1887/1839. It was first exhibited at the Vienna Academy exhibition of 1840 and later featured in the 1900 International Art Exposition in Paris.

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1839, is a portrait of Friedrich Gauermann, a fellow artist of the Austrian portrait painter Friedrich von Amerling.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Gauermann in profile, wearing a dark coat with a high collar, his thick, curly hair and full beard and mustache framing his face.

Context

The portrait is characteristic of the Biedermeier style and reflects Amerling's status as a leading Austrian portrait artist of the 19th century, alongside Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller.