Johann Peter Pichler
Johann Peter Pichler (May 13, 1765 – March 18, 1807) was an Austrian engraver known for his mezzotints after old masters.
Johann Peter Pichler | |
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| Born | May 13, 1765 Bozen (Bolzano) |
| Died | March 18, 1807 (aged 41) |
| Nationality | Austrian |
Pichler was born in Bozen (Bolzano) and was a pupil of Jacob Matthias Schmutzer (1733–1811) and Johann Jacobé (1733–1797), whose daughter he married.[1] He is known for works after paintings for the noble courts of Vienna and Dresden. He is sometimes mentioned as a relative of Anton Pichler, who was also born near Bozen, but no known relationship has been established.[1]
Gallery
Mezzotint after Rembrandt, 1791
Mezzotint of Albert and Nicolaas Rubens after Rubens
References
- Biography in German Wikisource
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