{"title":"Auguste Hussener","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portret-van-ludwig-von-schwanthaler-auguste-hussener","title":"Portret van Ludwig von Schwanthaler - Auguste Hüssener","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed nineteenth-century engraving by Auguste Hüssener depicting the German sculptor Ludwig von Schwanthaler, complete with his facsimile signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Auguste Hüssener depicts the German sculptor Ludwig von Schwanthaler. Hüssener, a Berlin-based engraver, captures the subject with the precision characteristic of nineteenth-century portraiture. The work focuses on the bust of the sculptor, who is rendered in a formal coat with a high collar, reflecting the fashion of the period. The artist employs fine, cross-hatched lines to build volume and texture in the clothing, while the facial features are delineated with a softer, more delicate touch to convey a sense of realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLudwig von Schwanthaler was a prominent figure in the Munich art scene, known for his neoclassical sculpture and his association with King Ludwig I of Bavaria. This portrait serves as a record of his appearance during his active years. The composition is clean and uncluttered, typical of the Biedermeier style, which favoured clarity and a direct approach to the subject. Below the portrait, the artist includes a facsimile of Schwanthaler's signature, a common practice in printed portraiture of the era to authenticate the likeness and add a personal connection to the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuguste Hüssener was known for her technical proficiency in engraving, often producing portraits of contemporary figures for publication. Her work here demonstrates a careful balance between the mechanical requirements of the engraving process and the need to capture the individual character of the sitter. The print is presented on a clean background, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the subject's expression and the fine details of the engraving technique. This piece is a representative example of the portrait prints that circulated among the educated classes in nineteenth-century Germany, documenting the appearance of artists, writers, and public figures of the time.\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=\"\/de\/products\/title-plate-sol-and-the-personifications-of-the-four-seasons-philips-galle\" 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;\"\u003eTitle Plate: Sol and the Personifications of the Four Seasons - Philips Galle — Philip Galle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/astronomy-cornelis-jacobsz-drebbel\" 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;\"\u003eAstronomy - Cornelis Jacobsz. 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Auguste Hüssener, a German engraver known for her precise technical execution, captures the subjects in formal military attire. The composition presents both men in bust-length, facing slightly inward, which creates a balanced visual dialogue between the two officers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the characteristic clarity of the Biedermeier period, where portraiture often prioritised accurate representation of rank and uniform details. Hüssener employs fine line work to render the textures of the epaulettes, the metallic sheen of the medals, and the structured fabric of the tunics. The background remains minimal, allowing the viewer to focus on the facial features and the specific insignia that denote the status of each individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarl von Prittwitz, a general of the infantry, and Eduard von Bonin, who served as the Prussian Minister of War, are identified by the inscriptions below their respective figures. The work functions as a historical record of the military leadership of the era. Hüssener’s approach to the medium of engraving ensures that the subtle gradations of tone in the uniforms are preserved, providing a sense of depth despite the relatively flat presentation of the subjects. This piece offers a glimpse into the visual culture of Prussian officialdom, where the portrait served as a standard method for documenting public figures. The restraint in the composition reflects the formal nature of the subjects, avoiding unnecessary ornamentation to maintain a focus on the identity and professional standing of the two men.\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=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" 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;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auguste Hüssener","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760790114639,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760797421903,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760797454671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760797487439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760797520207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760797552975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760797585743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760797618511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760797651279,"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":58760797684047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760797716815,"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":58760797749583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Karl-Prittwitz-en-Eduard-von-Bonin_Poster_CompositorV1_1789258373650.jpg?v=1789259060"},{"product_id":"portret-van-joseph-von-radowitz-auguste-hussener","title":"Portret van Joseph von Radowitz - Auguste Hüssener","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined nineteenth-century lithographic portrait of Prussian statesman Joseph von Radowitz by German artist Auguste Hüssener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithographic portrait depicts Joseph von Radowitz, a Prussian statesman and general, captured in a characteristic Biedermeier style. Auguste Hüssener, a German artist known for her precision in portraiture, employs a delicate touch to render the subject in profile. The composition is restrained, focusing on the sitter's formal attire and his contemplative posture. Radowitz is shown seated at a table, with a small stack of books placed beside him, suggesting his intellectual pursuits and political career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique of lithography allows for subtle gradations of tone, which Hüssener uses to model the features of the face and the texture of the clothing. The lines are fine and controlled, typical of mid-nineteenth-century printmaking practices. The background remains largely empty, directing the viewer's attention entirely to the figure. This approach reflects the period's preference for clarity and domestic realism, where the individual is presented with a sense of quiet dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph von Radowitz was a significant figure in German political history, particularly during the mid-nineteenth century. His presence in this print is marked by a formal gravity, consistent with the portraiture conventions of the era. The print itself retains the original paper tone, which has aged over time, adding a historical quality to the piece. The inclusion of the subject's name at the base of the print follows the standard format for nineteenth-century portraiture, intended for circulation among peers or as a record of public figures. This work provides a clear example of the technical skill involved in producing high-quality portrait prints during the Biedermeier period, where the focus remained on accurate representation and balanced composition.\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=\"\/de\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/international-hygiene-exhibition-poster-franz-von-stuck\" 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;\"\u003eInternational Hygiene Exhibition Poster - Franz von Stuck — Franz von Stuck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auguste Hüssener","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760818950479,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760823931215,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760823963983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760823996751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760824029519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760824062287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760824095055,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760824127823,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760824160591,"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":58760824193359,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760824226127,"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":58760824258895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Joseph-von-Radowitz_Poster_CompositorV1_1789259967290.jpg?v=1789260741"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-karl-theodor-von-kustner-auguste-hussener","title":"Portrait of Karl Theodor von Küstner - Auguste Hüssener","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed nineteenth-century engraving by Auguste Hüssener depicting Karl Theodor von Küstner in formal attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Auguste Hüssener depicts Karl Theodor von Küstner, a figure of note in the German theatrical and administrative circles of the nineteenth century. Hüssener, a skilled engraver based in Berlin, utilised the stipple and line engraving techniques common to the period to capture the likeness of her subject. The portrait presents Küstner in his official military-style uniform, complete with epaulettes and medals, reflecting his status and professional standing. His expression is composed, and the inclusion of spectacles adds a sense of intellectual focus to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist demonstrates a high degree of technical precision in the rendering of the uniform textures, particularly the cross-hatching used to define the fabric of the jacket and the delicate shading of the facial features. The background remains minimal, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the sitter. Hüssener was known for her work in portraiture and reproductive printmaking, often documenting the prominent figures of the Prussian era. This print provides a clear example of the formal portraiture style that was popular for public distribution and archival purposes during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is signed by the artist in the lower right corner, with the subject's name inscribed below the image area. The clarity of the lines and the balanced tonal range are characteristic of the high-quality engraving standards maintained by Berlin workshops of the time. This print is a document of both the individual and the aesthetic conventions of the era, offering a view into the visual culture of the German professional class. It remains a clean, well-executed example of nineteenth-century portrait engraving, suitable for those interested in historical documentation or the history of printmaking.\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=\"\/de\/products\/title-plate-sol-and-the-personifications-of-the-four-seasons-philips-galle\" 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;\"\u003eTitle Plate: Sol and the Personifications of the Four Seasons - Philips Galle — Philip Galle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/astronomy-cornelis-jacobsz-drebbel\" 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;\"\u003eAstronomy - Cornelis Jacobsz. 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