Original Antique Photograph of Artist August Eisenmenger Framed for Sale

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Original Antique Photograph of Artist August Eisenmenger Framed For Sale

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Original Antique Photograph of Artist August Eisenmenger Framed:
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An original photograph August Eisenmenger

August Eisenmenger (1830–1907) was an Austrian painter known for his portraits and historical subjects. He exhibited a talent for art from an early age and won first prize in a drawing at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna at just fifteen. Unfortunately, due to financial difficulties, he had to leave the Academy in 1848. Despite this setback, Eisenmenger went on to create significant works, including the ceiling painting of the Golden Hall at the Vienna Musikverein and the oil paintings titled "Twelve Months" in the Gutmann Palace. His works have been offered at sale, fetching prices ranging from $1,400 to $13,141.

This image is a portrait of August Eisenmenger, showcasing his likeness with clarity and detail. The photograph has a distinct 19th-century style, indicated by the sepia tone, the formal attire he is wearing, and the particular style of the beard, which was fashionable during that era.

The back of the photograph provides information about the studio where the photograph was likely taken. The studio, named "D. F. Sierck," was located in Vienna, as denoted by "Wien" on the card, and it boasts awards from Paris in 1873 and 1878, indicating the studio's prestige and recognition at the time. These details can help date the photograph and also reflect the reputation of the studio that Eisenmenger chose for his portrait, suggesting his status and the value he placed on quality.

The photograph itself, as a historical artifact, provides insight into the era's photographic techniques and the culture of portraiture among the upper classes or esteemed individuals of the time.