Anton 1736 1813 Collection

Portrait of the naturalist Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798). Creator: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of the naturalist Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798). Private Collection

Self-portrait. Creator: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Self-portrait. Private Collection

Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781), 1771. Creator: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781), 1771. Found in the collection of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin

Portrait of Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798), 1775. Creator: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798), 1775. Found in the collection of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin

Portrait of Dorothea Schlegel (1764-1839), née Brendel Mendelssohn, c. 1790. Creator: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of Dorothea Schlegel (1764-1839), nee Brendel Mendelssohn, c. 1790. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Portrait of the Actor Christian Wilhelm Opitz (1756-1810). Creator: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of the Actor Christian Wilhelm Opitz (1756-1810). Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

Portrait of Adrian Zingg (1734-1816), 1797-1799. Found in the Collection of Kunstmuseum St. Gallen

The philosopher and writer Johann Jakob Engel (1741-1802), 1773. Creator: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
The philosopher and writer Johann Jakob Engel (1741-1802), 1773. Found in the Collection of Stiftung PreuB ische Schlo sser und Ga rten Berlin-Brandenburg

Portrait of Johann Joachim Spalding (1714-1804), 1800. Creator: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of Johann Joachim Spalding (1714-1804), 1800. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Portrait of Elisa von der Recke (1754-1833), 1795-1796. Creator: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of Elisa von der Recke (1754-1833), 1795-1796. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Portrait of the actor Conrad Ekhof (1720-1778), ca 1774. Creator: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of the actor Conrad Ekhof (1720-1778), ca 1774. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Portrait of Dorothea Friederike Schlegel (1764-1839), nee Brendel Mendelssohn, c
Portrait of Dorothea Friederike Schlegel (1764-1839), ne e Brendel Mendelssohn, c.1790. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Portrait of Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (1715-1769), ca 1769. Creator: Graff
Portrait of Christian Fü rchtegott Gellert (1715-1769), ca 1769. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Self-portrait, c. 1790. Found in the Collection of Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Portrait of Frederick William II of Prussia (1744-1797). Private Collection

Portrait of Henry XIV (1749-1799), Prince of Reuss, 1789. Artist: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of Henry XIV (1749-1799), Prince of Reuss, 1789. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Portrait of Christian Friedrich Voss (1724-1795). Artist: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of Christian Friedrich Voss (1724-1795). Found in the collection of the Eesti Kunstimuuseum, Tallinn

Portrait of Anna Oraczewska with the Dog, 1789. Artist: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of Anna Oraczewska with the Dog, 1789. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History, Architecture and Art, Pskov

Portrait of Adrian Ivanovich Divov (1749-1814), 1790s. Artist: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of Adrian Ivanovich Divov (1749-1814), 1790s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History and Art, Serpukhov

Portrait of Konstancja Lubomirska (Rzewuska), 1789. Artist: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of Konstancja Lubomirska (Rzewuska), 1789. Found in the collection of the State Art Gallery, Lviv

Self-Portrait with Eye-shade, 1813. Artist: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Self-Portrait with Eye-shade, 1813. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

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Anton Graff (1736-1813): A Master of Portraiture Step into the world of Anton Graff, a renowned portrait artist whose brushstrokes captured the essence and personality of his subjects. Born in 1736, this German painter left an indelible mark on the art world with his exquisite portrayals. One such masterpiece is "Portrait of the Actor Christian Wilhelm Opitz. " Painted with meticulous attention to detail, it immortalizes Opitz's theatrical prowess and charisma. Graff's ability to capture emotions shines through in every stroke, making this piece truly captivating. In another notable work, "Portrait of Adrian Zingg, " created between 1797-1799, we witness Graff's skillful portrayal of a fellow artist. The depth and intensity in Zingg's eyes reveal his passion for his craft while showcasing Graff's ability to bring out the innermost thoughts and feelings within his subjects. Graff was not limited to capturing artists alone; he also painted intellectuals like Johann Jakob Engel. In Engel's portrait from 1773, we see intelligence emanating from every line on his face—a testament to both subject and artist. Moving beyond actors and philosophers, Graff turned his attention towards influential figures like Johann Joachim Spalding. His 1800 portrait showcases Spalding as a man of wisdom and authority—an image that resonates even today. But it wasn't just famous personalities who caught Anton Graff's eye; he also depicted individuals like Elisa von der Recke with equal brilliance. Her delicate features are brought to life by subtle brushwork that highlights her gracefulness and poise. Conrad Ekhof, one of Germany’s most celebrated actors during the eighteenth century, found himself immortalized by Anton Graff around 1774. This painting captures Ekhof’s commanding stage presence while simultaneously revealing hints about his inner world.