1816
\nResidenzgalerie Salzburg, 668
\nDonated by art historian Professor Edgar Hertlein, in memory of paediatrician Dr Irmgard Hertlein, n\u00e9e Zeiss.<\/p>\n
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1818
\nResidenzgalerie Salzburg, 667
\nDonated by art historian Professor Edgar Hertlein, in memory of paediatrician Dr Irmgard Hertlein, n\u00e9e Zeiss.<\/p>\n
Peter Krafft was one of the leading Viennese portrait painters. He received commissions from the imperial family, the aristocracy and the wealthy bourgeoisie. Peter Krafft Domenico (II) Artaria (1765\u20131823) 1816 Residenzgalerie Salzburg, 668 Donated by art historian Professor Edgar Hertlein, in memory of paediatrician Dr Irmgard Hertlein, n\u00e9e Zeiss. Peter Krafft Anna Maria Artaria, n\u00e9e Fontaine (1774\u20131845) 1818 Residenzgalerie Salzburg, 667 Donated by art historian Professor Edgar Hertlein, in memory of paediatrician Dr Irmgard Hertlein, n\u00e9e Zeiss. […]<\/p>\n
\nHis portraits are sometimes distinguished by cool elegance and classical rigour. The subject\u2019s character is reflected realistically in their physiognomy \u2013 as in the two portraits of publisher and art dealer Domenico (II) Artaria<\/em> and his wife Anna Maria Artaria.<\/em> Domenico is presented as a self-assured entrepreneur. In his left hand he holds a catalogue listing the printed works and paintings he offers for sale. In both paintings, Krafft skilfully renders the haptic quality of the garments.
\nThe monochrome background and the light distribution land both protagonists a strong presence, emphasising their physical dimensions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"