Karl Stauffer-Bern
(Bern, 1857 - Florence, 1891)
Portrait of Sophie Stauffer, the Artist's Sister
Like many of Karl Stauffer-Bern's engraved portraits, this study of his his sister is drawn nearly life size, a feature which gives it an extraordinary presence.
Text written in the plate:Karl Stauffer-Bern pinx, sculps seiner lieben Schwester 86.III
(Karl Stauffer-Bern pained and drew his beloved sister [18]86. III. )
Lehrs 08 / IX N - Neudruck published by Amsler * Ruthardt printed from the original plate as authorized by the arist's youngest sister Amelie Stauffer sometime between 1891 and 1907.
Paper watermarked full center with a crown over a fleur de lys and the initials VGZ - Z. (Van Gelder watermarked laid paper).
Dimensions of sheet: 48 X 40 cm
Karl Stauffer-Bern
Karl Stauffer-Bern was one of the greatest Swiss portraitists of the 19th Century. It is difficult to name another engraver who could equal his subtlety and mastery in depicting the human face. The beauty of the body of work Stauffer-Bern created during his short life combine with the tragedy of his personal destiny to make him one of the most fascinating Swiss artists.
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