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Plate 9 for J.G. Muller's Siegfried von Lindenberg, 1783. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
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Plate 9 for J.G. Muller's Siegfried von Lindenberg, 1783. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 9 for J.G. Muller's Siegfried von Lindenberg, 1783
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Chodowiecke Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki Daniel Chodowiecki Daniel Nikolaus Daniel Chodowiecki Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecke Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki J G Muller Jg Muller Johann Gottwerth Muller Muller Johann Gottwerth Siegfried Von Lindenberg Parody Satirical
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Plate 9 for J.G. Muller's 'Siegfried von Lindenberg' by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (1783): A Satirical Depiction of American Culture This black and white etching, Plate 9 for J.G. Muller's 'Siegfried von Lindenberg' by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, dates back to the 18th century and offers a fascinating glimpse into the European perception of America during that time. The image, created by the renowned German artist Chodowiecki, depicts a scene of three men in colonial America. The central figure, dressed in a traditional American outfit, is identified as 'Siegfried von Lindenberg'. He is shown with a quill pen in hand, writing in a book, suggesting his role as a literate figure in the New World. To his left, a man in European attire, possibly a traveler or merchant, looks on with curiosity. The third figure, a Native American, stands behind Siegfried, holding a bow and arrow. The title of the work, 'Siegfried von Lindenberg', is written in elegant lettering at the bottom of the plate. The name 'Siegfried' is a common Germanic name, and 'von Lindenberg' translates to 'of Lindenberg'. The use of this German name for an American figure in the image may be a form of satire or parody, reflecting the European obsession with naming the New World after their own cultural references. The plate is part of a series of etchings by Chodowiecki, and its inclusion in Muller's book further underscores its significance as a historical artifact. Today, this work is housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, providing an important link to the cultural heritage of both Europe and America during the 18th century.
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