CHRISTIAN DANIEL RAUCH (1777-1857), NACH. Goethe.
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After Christian Daniel Rauch (1777-1857), Goethe, alabaster on a granite base, around 1900, inscribed on the back 'Chr. Smoke, height approx. 32 cm, with base approx. 36 cm
It is a reduced version of Rauch's famous bust, which was created in 1820/21 and is known in handwritten versions (including at the Museum of Fine Arts in Leipzig) and numerous replicas. Rauch created the model for the Goethe portrait in 1820 during a visit to the poet, at whose request he sculpted a model of his face. From Goethe himself, Rauch's work was met with great goodwill. Rauch's Goethe Portrait was based on ancient models and created a unique portrait of the 70-year-old poet.
Christian Daniel Rauch was a student of Johann Gottfried Schadow, the most important representative of German classicism and the founder of the Berlin School of Sculpture.
Condition
Partially with small scratches and chips.
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Description
After Christian Daniel Rauch (1777-1857), Goethe, alabaster on a granite base, around 1900, inscribed on the back 'Chr. Smoke, height approx. 32 cm, with base approx. 36 cm
It is a reduced version of Rauch's famous bust, which was created in 1820/21 and is known in handwritten versions (including at the Museum of Fine Arts in Leipzig) and numerous replicas. Rauch created the model for the Goethe portrait in 1820 during a visit to the poet, at whose request he sculpted a model of his face. From Goethe himself, Rauch's work was met with great goodwill. Rauch's Goethe Portrait was based on ancient models and created a unique portrait of the 70-year-old poet.
Christian Daniel Rauch was a student of Johann Gottfried Schadow, the most important representative of German classicism and the founder of the Berlin School of Sculpture.
Condition
Partially with small scratches and chips.
Resale right
Do you have something similar to sell? Get your items valued free of charge!