{"title":"Johann Friedrich Bause","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"christian-furchtegott-gellert-johann-friedrich-bause","title":"Christian Fürchtegott Gellert - Johann Friedrich Bause","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed copperplate engraving by Johann Friedrich Bause depicting the German poet Christian Fürchtegott Gellert, complete with allegorical symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copperplate engraving by Johann Friedrich Bause depicts the German poet and philosopher Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (1715-1769). Bause, a prolific engraver based in Leipzig, was well-regarded for his technical precision in reproducing portraits of contemporary intellectuals and literary figures. The composition follows the conventions of eighteenth-century commemorative portraiture, presenting the subject within an oval frame that suggests a sculpted relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is accompanied by allegorical elements that reflect Gellert's contributions to literature and moral philosophy. Below the portrait, a putto sits beside a lyre and a collection of books, symbols of the poet's creative output. A theatrical mask rests on the base, referencing his work in drama and fable. The engraving technique demonstrates Bause's ability to render varied textures, from the soft curls of the wig and the fabric of the coat to the smooth, stone-like appearance of the frame and pedestal. The cross-hatching and fine line work create a sense of volume and depth, typical of the high-quality printmaking produced in Leipzig during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian Fürchtegott Gellert was a central figure in the German Enlightenment, known for his fables and his influence on the development of German prose. This print serves as a visual record of his status in the cultural life of the eighteenth century. The work is based on an original painting by Anton Graff, as indicated by the inscription 'Graff effigiem pinx' at the bottom left. Bause's interpretation of Graff's portrait captures the intellectual gravity of the subject, balancing the formal requirements of a commemorative print with the delicate detail characteristic of the era's print culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-kuli-kuta-dance-niamey-alexandre-jacovleff\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Kuli-Kuta Dance, Niamey - Alexandre Jacovleff — Alexandre Jacovleff\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/legerkamp-military-encampment-pieter-bartholomeusz-barbiers\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLegerkamp (Military Encampment) - Pieter Bartholomeusz. 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Bause, a German engraver active in Leipzig, was known for his technical precision in reproducing portraits of contemporary figures. The work is based on a drawing by Hans Veit Friedrich Schnorr von Carolsfeld, which captures the subject in a formal, academic manner consistent with the intellectual climate of the late eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of the period, presenting Kant within an oval frame adorned with a decorative garland. The background of the frame features a cross-hatched pattern, a hallmark of Bause's meticulous approach to engraving. The portrait itself focuses on the subject's features, rendered with fine lines that define the contours of the face, the powdered wig, and the period-appropriate attire. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of volume, while the overall presentation remains restrained and objective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the oval frame, the name 'IMMANUEL KANT' is inscribed in a clear, formal typeface. The print serves as a record of the philosopher's appearance during his later years in Königsberg. Bause's work was widely circulated, contributing to the visual recognition of Kant across Europe. The print demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship associated with German printmaking in the late Enlightenment era, where the clarity of the line was prioritised to convey both likeness and character. This museum-grade reproduction captures the fine detail of the original copperplate, preserving the texture of the cross-hatching and the subtle gradations of tone that define the portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-kuli-kuta-dance-niamey-alexandre-jacovleff\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Kuli-Kuta Dance, Niamey - Alexandre Jacovleff — Alexandre Jacovleff\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/legerkamp-military-encampment-pieter-bartholomeusz-barbiers\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLegerkamp (Military Encampment) - Pieter Bartholomeusz. 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The subject, known as Rosetta, is rendered with the technical precision characteristic of Bause, a German engraver who gained recognition for his ability to translate the nuances of oil paintings into the medium of copperplate engraving. The original composition was painted by Caspar Netscher, a Dutch Golden Age artist whose influence is visible in the soft handling of the child's curls and the delicate rendering of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print employs a sophisticated use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth. The child leans forward, resting her hands upon a basket of flowers, which provides a gentle contrast to the structured, architectural framing of the window. Bause uses fine hatching and stippling techniques to achieve a range of tonal values, from the deep blacks of the interior space to the luminous highlights on the child's skin and clothing. The composition follows the popular eighteenth-century convention of the 'niche portrait', which invites the viewer to engage with the subject as if they are peering through an opening into a private, domestic sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBause was a prolific artist based in Leipzig, where he produced numerous reproductions of works by both contemporary and historical masters. His work reflects the high standards of German printmaking during the late Enlightenment period. This particular piece demonstrates his skill in capturing the texture of materials, such as the silk of the dress and the soft petals of the flowers, while maintaining a balanced, harmonious composition. The print remains a fine example of the reproductive engraving tradition, where the engraver acted as a bridge between the original painter and the wider public, ensuring that the aesthetic qualities of the source work were preserved through meticulous line work and tonal control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/sibylla-erythraea-domenico-cunego\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSibylla Erythraea - Domenico Cunego — Domenico Cunego\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/three-fates-vincenzio-benucci\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThree Fates - Vincenzio Benucci — Vincenzio Benucci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johann Friedrich Bause","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58527527502159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58527527567695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58527527665999,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58527527698767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58527527764303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Rosetta_Poster_CompositorV1_1786504485224.jpg?v=1787241057"},{"product_id":"gottfried-wilhelm-freiherr-von-leibniz-johann-friedrich-bause","title":"Gottfried Wilhelm, Freiherr von Leibniz - Johann Friedrich Bause","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century engraving by Johann Friedrich Bause, depicting the philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz within a formal architectural frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Johann Friedrich Bause depicts the German polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Bause, a skilled printmaker based in Leipzig, was known for his technical precision in reproducing portraits of contemporary and historical figures. The work follows the conventions of eighteenth-century portraiture, presenting the subject within a trompe-l'oeil stone frame. The oval aperture, draped with a carved garland, provides a formal setting for the bust-length portrait of Leibniz, who is shown wearing a voluminous periwig and period attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition employs a stipple and line technique to achieve subtle gradations of tone, particularly in the rendering of the subject's face and the texture of his wig. The base of the frame features an inscription identifying the subject, which adds to the monumental quality of the print. Bause's ability to translate the nuances of a painted original into the medium of engraving is evident here, as he captures the intellectual composure of the philosopher. The clean lines and balanced proportions reflect the aesthetic values of the period, where clarity and order were prioritised in graphic arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeibniz, a central figure in the history of mathematics and philosophy, is portrayed with a sense of gravity appropriate to his contributions to calculus and logic. This print serves as a record of his appearance, filtered through the artistic lens of the late eighteenth century. The use of a stone-like architectural surround is a common device in prints of this era, intended to elevate the status of the sitter. Bause's work remains a fine example of the high level of craftsmanship achieved by German engravers during this time, providing a clear and detailed visual reference for one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/sibylla-erythraea-domenico-cunego\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSibylla Erythraea - Domenico Cunego — Domenico Cunego\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/three-fates-vincenzio-benucci\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThree Fates - Vincenzio Benucci — Vincenzio Benucci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johann Friedrich Bause","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58527588417871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58527588483407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58527588581711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58527588614479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58527588680015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gottfried-Wilhelm-Freiherr-von-Leibniz_Poster_CompositorV1_1786505722723.jpg?v=1787241675"},{"product_id":"johann-joachim-winckelmann-johann-friedrich-bause","title":"Johann Joachim Winckelmann - Johann Friedrich Bause","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined copperplate engraving by Johann Friedrich Bause, portraying the pioneering art historian Johann Joachim Winckelmann in a formal oval frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copperplate engraving by Johann Friedrich Bause depicts the influential German art historian and archaeologist Johann Joachim Winckelmann. Bause, a highly skilled printmaker based in Leipzig, produced this work in 1792, drawing inspiration from an earlier portrait by Anton Raphael Mengs. The composition presents Winckelmann within a formal oval frame, a common convention for eighteenth-century portraiture that lends a sense of gravity to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinckelmann is shown wearing a turban and a fur-trimmed garment, an attire that reflects the intellectual fashion of the period. His expression is calm and contemplative, suggesting the scholarly rigour he applied to his study of ancient Greek art. The engraving technique demonstrates Bause's precision, particularly in the rendering of the fur texture and the subtle gradations of light across the sitter's face. Below the portrait, a stone-effect cartouche bears the inscription 'IOH. WINKELMAN', providing a clear identification of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Bause was known for his ability to translate the nuances of painted portraits into the medium of engraving. This work captures the intellectual spirit of the Enlightenment, a period when the study of classical antiquity reached a new level of academic scrutiny. The print is a fine example of the technical mastery achieved by German engravers during the late eighteenth century. It offers a window into the visual culture of the era, where the likenesses of scholars and thinkers were disseminated through high-quality prints to a wider audience of collectors and admirers of classical learning. The monochromatic palette and clean lines reflect the aesthetic values of the Neoclassical movement, prioritising clarity and structural integrity over decorative excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-kuli-kuta-dance-niamey-alexandre-jacovleff\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Kuli-Kuta Dance, Niamey - Alexandre Jacovleff — Alexandre Jacovleff\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/legerkamp-military-encampment-pieter-bartholomeusz-barbiers\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLegerkamp (Military Encampment) - Pieter Bartholomeusz. 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