Artwork

Hermine Kopp, geb. Mayer

Hermine Kopp, geb. Mayer, by Unbekannt, 1996
Hermine Kopp, geb. Mayer, by Unbekannt, 1996

Hermine Kopp, geb. Mayer is a drawing by Unbekannt. It dates from 1996 and is held in the collection of the City Museums Freiburg. This portrait is a detailed black-and-white drawing of Hermine Kopp, née Mayer, on rough paper.

About this work

Overview

This portrait is a detailed black-and-white drawing of Hermine Kopp, née Mayer, on rough paper. It is one of a pair of companion pieces, the other depicting her husband Ferdinand.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a dual technique, combining fine lines with shading achieved through tiny dots, creating a lifelike, three-dimensional effect reminiscent of a photograph.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing is a representation of Hermine Kopp, née Mayer, suggesting a personal or commemorative significance, possibly as part of a pair intended to capture the likenesses of the couple.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unbekannt

This unsigned painter captured 16th-century Strasbourg life in small oils. Their brush traced local fashion and faces, look at “Mädchen in Straßburger Bürgertracht” where a young woman’s lace collar and green dress…

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Hermine Kopp, geb. Mayer?

Hermine Kopp, geb. Mayer was painted by Unbekannt in 1996.

Where can I see Hermine Kopp, geb. Mayer?

Hermine Kopp, geb. Mayer is held by City Museums Freiburg.