{"title":"Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"francis-calley-gray-lazarus-gottlieb-sichling","title":"Francis Calley Gray - Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed nineteenth-century engraving by Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling, portraying the American collector Francis Calley Gray in a formal, scholarly setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait engraving by Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling depicts Francis Calley Gray, a notable American collector and benefactor. Sichling, a German engraver active in the mid-nineteenth century, was known for his technical precision in reproducing the likenesses of public figures. The work demonstrates the meticulous cross-hatching and stippling techniques common to the period, which allowed for subtle gradations of tone and texture within a monochromatic medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis Calley Gray is shown seated in a formal setting, his posture relaxed yet dignified. He holds a portfolio or document, suggesting his engagement with the arts or intellectual pursuits. In the background, a small bust and a collection of books are visible on a shelf, providing context to his identity as a man of letters and a patron. The composition is framed by a soft, vignetted background, which draws the viewer's attention to the subject's facial features and the texture of his dark coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSichling's approach to portraiture reflects the conventions of the time, where the sitter's social standing and professional identity were communicated through carefully selected props and a composed, serious expression. The engraving captures the clarity and formal restraint characteristic of mid-century European printmaking. As a museum-grade fine art print, this piece offers a glimpse into the history of nineteenth-century portraiture and the role of the engraver in disseminating the images of influential figures. The print is rendered with high fidelity to the original plate, preserving the fine lines and tonal depth that define Sichling's craft.\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\/creation-of-the-world-day-one-jan-harmensz-muller\" 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;\"\u003eCreation of the World: Day One - Jan Harmensz. Muller — Jan Harmensz. Muller\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58689020166479,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58689035895119,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58689035927887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58689035960655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58689035993423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58689036026191,"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":58689036058959,"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":58689036091727,"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":58689036124495,"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":58689036157263,"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":58689036190031,"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":58689036222799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Francis-Calley-Gray_Poster_CompositorV1_1788661042596.jpg?v=1788661198"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-henry-iv-king-of-france-and-navarre-lazarus-gottlieb-sichling","title":"Portrait of Henry IV, King of France and Navarre - Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise nineteenth-century engraving by Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling depicting Henry IV of France in formal court attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling presents a formal portrait of Henry IV, King of France and Navarre. Sichling, a German engraver active during the mid-nineteenth century, was known for his technical precision in reproducing historical figures for encyclopaedic publications. The work captures the monarch in a traditional pose, wearing the distinctive ruff collar and doublet associated with the late sixteenth-century French court. The cross of the Order of the Holy Spirit is visible on his chest, serving as a marker of his royal status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on the conventions of historical portraiture, utilising a dark, draped background to draw focus to the subject. Sichling employs fine lines and cross-hatching to model the facial features and the texture of the fabric. The engraving technique allows for a subtle range of grey tones, providing a sense of volume to the figure. The inclusion of both Cyrillic and Latin inscriptions below the image suggests its original purpose as a plate for a multi-lingual reference volume, common in the nineteenth-century European print market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSichling’s approach is disciplined and objective. He avoids excessive ornamentation, preferring to convey the likeness of the king through clear, controlled mark-making. The portrait reflects the nineteenth-century interest in documenting historical figures with accuracy. By stripping away the colour of a traditional oil painting, the engraving invites the viewer to examine the structure of the face and the specific details of the royal attire. This print is a representative example of the high-quality reproductive engraving produced in Germany during this period, intended for both educational use and private collection.\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\/eugene-de-beauharnais-viceroy-of-italy-giuseppe-longhi\" 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;\"\u003eEugène de Beauharnais, Viceroy of Italy - Giuseppe Longhi — Giuseppe Longhi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58689167196495,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58689170342223,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58689170374991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58689170407759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58689170440527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58689170473295,"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":58689170506063,"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":58689170538831,"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":58689170571599,"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":58689170604367,"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":58689170637135,"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":58689170669903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Henry-IV-King-of-France-and-Navarre_Poster_CompositorV1_1788667371834.jpg?v=1788667649"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-lazarus-gottlieb-sichling","title":"Portrait of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed nineteenth-century engraving by Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling, capturing the intellectual presence of the German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling depicts the German writer and polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Sichling, a skilled printmaker active in the mid-nineteenth century, utilised the precise techniques of line engraving to capture the likeness of one of the most influential figures in European literature. The portrait focuses on the subject's head and shoulders, presenting a composed and thoughtful expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work demonstrates the technical rigour common to the period, with fine, controlled lines used to model the contours of the face and the texture of the clothing. The background is rendered with a dense cross-hatching technique, which creates a dark, atmospheric field that pushes the figure forward. This contrast between the illuminated face and the shadowed background is a hallmark of nineteenth-century portraiture, designed to draw the viewer's attention to the subject's features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoethe is shown in a formal coat with a high collar and cravat, reflecting the fashion of his later years. The print captures the gravity and intellectual presence associated with the author of Faust and The Sorrows of Young Werther. Sichling's ability to translate the subtleties of a painted or drawn original into the medium of engraving allowed for the wider dissemination of such portraits during the nineteenth century. This print serves as a record of the visual identity of a figure who shaped the course of Western literature. The composition is balanced and restrained, adhering to the aesthetic standards of the time, which favoured clarity, anatomical accuracy, and a dignified presentation of the sitter. It is a piece that documents both the subject and the craft of the engraver.\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\/creation-of-the-world-day-one-jan-harmensz-muller\" 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;\"\u003eCreation of the World: Day One - Jan Harmensz. 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This work, dated 1854, captures a quiet, domestic scene characteristic of the Biedermeier period. The composition focuses on an elderly woman seated in a modest room, her attention entirely occupied by the book in her hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is constructed with careful attention to light and shadow. A single source of illumination draws the eye to the woman and her reading material, while the surrounding interior remains in soft, muted tones. Details such as the small cat resting on the bed, the simple wooden furniture, and the humble household objects suggest a life of quiet routine. Sichling employs fine lines and cross-hatching to create texture, from the fabric of the woman's apron to the grain of the wooden floorboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the nineteenth-century interest in genre subjects, which prioritised the depiction of everyday life and the virtues of domesticity. By focusing on a solitary, contemplative moment, the artist invites the viewer to observe a private sphere. The technical execution demonstrates the high standard of reproductive printmaking during this era, where the engraver acted as a bridge between the original painted composition and the wider public. The work remains a clear example of the mid-nineteenth-century aesthetic, which valued clarity, order, and the representation of modest, relatable human experiences.\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\/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\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690180251983,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690190082383,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690190115151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58690190147919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58690190180687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58690190213455,"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":58690190246223,"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":58690190278991,"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":58690190311759,"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":58690190344527,"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":58690190377295,"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":58690190410063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Old-Woman-Reading_Poster_CompositorV1_1788667532175.jpg?v=1788678313"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/collections\/lazarus-gottlieb-sichling.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}