Who painted Franz Edmund Weirotter?

Franz Edmund Weirotter was painted by Jacob Matthias Schmutzer in 1771.

Where can I see Franz Edmund Weirotter?

Franz Edmund Weirotter is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Franz Edmund Weirotter?

Franz Edmund Weirotter is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Franz Edmund Weirotter

Jacob Matthias Schmutzer , 1771

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.

Inscription: Inscribed:in image: FRANZ EDMUND WEIROTTER / Maler / Der K. K. Zeichnung und / Kupferstecherakademie in / Wien, Professor und Rath / gestorben den 11 May / 1771; lower right in plate: J Schmutzer fecit

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.