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Christian Schildbach
Self Portrait of Schildbach, Court Painter Schildbach, Gotha, Convex Copper

c. 1720

About the Item

Christian Schildbach was a very talented artist with his own style. Art painter in Plauen, then court painter in Dresden; around 1706 art painter in Vienna, also active in Bamberg (1714); 1708-1741 ducal art chamberlain and court painter in Gotha; one of his sons, Johann Christian Schilbach (ca. 1708-1757) succeeded his father in this office. One of his specialities were portraits on convex copper (German: "bombiert"). Through this technique he created a very realistic impression.
  • Creator:
    Christian Schildbach (1668 - 1741, German)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1720
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 21.26 in (54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Greven, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1550211830482
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