Chodowiecki Collection

THE HAPPY MARRIAGE, 1792. Copper engraving by Daniel Chodowiecki to the 1792 edition of Theodor Gottlieb von Hippels Ueber die Ehe (On Marriage)

Scutching flax
3478865 Scutching flax; (add.info.: Scutching flax. Engraving after Daniel Nicolas Chodowiecki (1726-1801). Scutching is a step in the processing of cotton or the dressing of flax in preparation for

Suvorov before Praga, a suburb of Warsaw, 1797. Creator: Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801)
Suvorov before Praga, a suburb of Warsaw, 1797. Private Collection

Woman catching her hat on a street sign
Woman getting her headdress caught in a street sign, while another woman tries to stop some dogs pulling at her petticoats. Copperplate engraving and illustration by Daniel Chodowiecki, Berlin, 1790

Christoph Friedrich Nicolai (1733-1811), 1780. Creator: Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801)
Christoph Friedrich Nicolai (1733-1811), 1780. Private Collection

Wilhelm Tell, 1781. Creator: Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801)
Wilhelm Tell, 1781. Private Collection

Frederick II of Prussia, 1785. Artist: Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801)
Frederick II of Prussia, 1785. From a private collection

Friedrich II. Der Grosse, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Friedrich II. Der Grosse, (1933). Portrait of King Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786) on horseback. Known as Frederick the Great, his significant accomplishments include military victories

Hans Joachim Von Ziethen, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Hans Joachim Von Ziethen, (1933). Portrait of Hans Joachim von Zieten (1699-1786) also known as Zieten aus dem Busch, a cavalry general in the Prussian Army

Running the gauntlet. Illustration from Elementartwerk by J. B. Basedow, 1774
Running the gauntlet. Illustration from Elementartwerk by J.B. Basedow, 1774. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Johann Bernhard Basedow (1724-1790), 1773. Artist: Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801)
Johann Bernhard Basedow (1724-1790), 1773. Found in the collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Battle of Cahul, 1770. Artist: Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801)
The Battle of Cahul, 1770. From a private collection

Frederick II of Prussia, c. 1785. Artist: Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801)
Frederick II of Prussia, c. 1785. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Poet Ewald von Kleist at the battle of Kunersdorf, on August 12, 1759, ca 1759. From a private collection

Prince Alexander Mikhaylovich Golitsyn at the Siege of the Khotyn Fortress 1769, 1769. From a private collection

Daniel Niklaus Chodowiecki, 1726 A

Maximilian Franck after Adrian Zingg (German, c. 1780 - 1830 or after), Daniel Chodowiecki, c. 1815, lithograph

FREDERICK II (1712-1786). Frederick the Great; King of Prussia, 1740-1786. Drawing by Daniel Chodowiecki (1726-1801)

Daniel Chodowiecki
DANIEL NIKOLAUS CHODOWIECKI Polish artist, born in Danzig but who worked mostly in Germany. Known especially for his scenes of everyday life. Date: 1726 - 1801

Chodowiecki Travelling
DANIEL NIKOLAUS CHODOWIECKI Polish artist, depicted on his journey to Dresden in 1789. I guess he is the third of the party ? Date: 1726 - 1801

Dn Chodowiecki / Family
DANIEL NIKOLAUS CHODOWIECKI Polish artist and illustrator working at home with his family, who all seem just as industrious as he is! Date: 1726 - 1801

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (German, 1726-1801), The History of the United States, 1783-1784, etching

Bostonians watching Sons of Liberty dumping tea into the harbor, 16 December 1773
BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. Bostonians watching Sons of Liberty dumping tea into the harbor, 16 December 1773. Lithograph after Daniel Chodowiecki, 1784, from a 19th century American book

British troops leaving New York, November 1783. Etching by Daniel Chodowiecki, 1784
BRITISH EVACUATION, 1783. British troops leaving New York, November 1783. Etching by Daniel Chodowiecki, 1784

JOHN ANDRE (1751-1780). The capture of Major John Andre, a British soldier and spy during the American Revolution, near Tarrytown, New York, 1780

ANTI-STAMP ACT, BOSTON, 1765. Bostonians protesting the Stamp Act by burning the stamps in a bonfire. German engraving by Daniel Chodowiecki, 1784

FRANKLIN AT VERSAILLES. Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, and Arthur Lee of the American trade commission at the court of King Louis XVI of France, 1778

PRUSSIAN ROYAL FAMILY, 1796. King Frederick William II of Prussia, center, with his children and grandchildren; beside the king stands the future King Frederick William III, his consort

VOLTAIRE: CANDIDE. Candide in Paris, France. Line engraving, 1778, after Daniel Chodowiecki

FREDERICK II (1712-1786). Known as Fredrick the Great. King of Prussia, 1740-1786. Wood engraving after the 1777 engraving by Daniel Berger after the painting by Daniel Chodowiecki

POLAND: SWIDNICA, 1758. The bombardment of Swidnica, Poland, (formerly Schweidnitz in Silesia) by General von Tresckow in 1758. Line engraving by Daniel Chodowiecki

FRIEDRICH SCHILLER (1759-1805). Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller. German poet and playwright. Act I, scene 4 from Schillers 1784 drama Kabale und Liebe

VOLTAIRE: CANDIDE. Candide parted from Cunegonde by her father, Baron Thunder-ten-Tronckh. Line engraving, 1778, after Daniel Chodowiecki

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"Daniel Chodowiecki: A Master of Copper Engraving and Artistic Versatility" Renowned for his exceptional talent in copper engraving, Daniel Chodowiecki left an indelible mark on the art world with his diverse range of works. One such masterpiece is "The Happy Marriage, " a captivating copper engraving created in 1792 as an illustration for Theodor Gottlieb von Hippel's influential book, "On Marriage. " Through intricate details and delicate lines, Chodowiecki skillfully captures the essence of marital bliss. However, Chodowiecki's artistic prowess extended far beyond romantic themes. In another remarkable piece, we find ourselves immersed in a scientific laboratory where diligent scientists examine intriguing specimens. With meticulous precision, he brings this scene to life through his expert use of shading and composition. In contrast to these serene settings, it also excelled at capturing moments filled with humor and spontaneity. Picture a woman caught off guard as her hat gets entangled on a street sign – a whimsical vignette that showcases the artist's ability to infuse everyday scenes with charm, not limited to portraying ordinary life; he also depicted historical figures who shaped their era. His portrait of Christoph Friedrich Nicolai from 1780 exudes dignity and intellectual depth while Wilhelm Tell stands tall as a symbol of Swiss heroism in another striking creation from 1781. Amongst his many accomplishments lies an exquisite portrayal of Frederick II of Prussia - both regal and commanding - painted around 1785. This depiction reveals Chodowiecki's mastery over portraiture, capturing the monarch's personality through subtle nuances. Not content with focusing solely on famous individuals, Chodowiecki delved into illustrating significant events like "The Battle of Cahul" (1770). Here we witness his ability to convey dramatic action alongside intricate details that transport us to the heart of historical conflicts.