J. Stischbein, Portrait of an Ancient Philosopher, 1760, Charcoal

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Johann Heinrich Tischbein sen. (1722 Haina - 1789 Kassel): Portrait of an Ancient Philosopher, c. 1760, CharcoalTechnique: White heightened Charcoal … Read more Johann Heinrich Tischbein sen. (1722 Haina - 1789 Kassel): Portrait of an Ancient Philosopher, c. 1760, CharcoalTechnique: White heightened Charcoal on Paper (grey)Watermark: Symbols/signs of power - Crown - With monogram LW or WL - 18th centuryInscription: Inscribed at the top left: "TischbeinDate: c. 1760Verso: ancient sceneKeywords: Antiquity, history, philosopher, thinker, writing, read, 18th century, Classicism, People, Germany, Size: 26,2 cm x 21,0 cm (10,3 x 8,3 in)Condition: Good condition. At lower margin with old horizontal crease. Paper slightly discoloured. Minimally creased in margin. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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