{"product_id":"johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-august-franz-semmler","title":"Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - August Franz Semmler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1824 engraving of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe by the German artist August Franz Semmler, capturing the writer in his later years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by August Franz Semmler depicts the German polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Produced in 1824, the work captures the writer during his later years in Weimar. Semmler, a German engraver active in Dresden, utilised the precise techniques of the period to render the subject with clarity and formal restraint. The portrait focuses on the sitter's facial features, conveying a sense of intellectual gravity through careful shading and line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of early nineteenth-century portraiture, presenting Goethe in a bust-length format against a neutral background. The artist employs fine hatching to define the texture of the coat and the soft folds of the cravat, demonstrating a technical proficiency typical of the era's printmaking traditions. The inclusion of a facsimile signature and date at the base of the image provides a direct link to the historical moment of its creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemmler's approach avoids unnecessary ornamentation, allowing the viewer to focus on the physiognomy of the subject. The print reflects the cultural climate of the Biedermeier period, which favoured realism and a measured, objective style in portraiture. This piece offers an authentic representation of one of the most significant figures in European literature, preserved through the medium of engraving. It serves as a record of Goethe's appearance as documented by a contemporary artist, maintaining the integrity of the original print through high-quality reproduction. The work is suitable for those interested in the history of German literature or the development of nineteenth-century graphic arts.\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=\"\/products\/title-page-illustrations-of-the-book-of-job-william-blake\" 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 Page, Illustrations of the Book of Job - William Blake — William Blake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwarsdoorsnede-longen-lucas-kilian\" 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;\"\u003eDwarsdoorsnede longen - Lucas Kilian — Lucas Kilian\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"August Franz Semmler","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58738202181967,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58738248384847,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58738248417615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58738248450383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58738248483151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58738248515919,"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":58738248548687,"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":58738248581455,"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":58738248614223,"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":58738248646991,"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":58738248679759,"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":58738248712527,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Johann-Wolfgang-von-Goethe_Poster_CompositorV1_1789046251564.jpg?v=1789047355","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-august-franz-semmler","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}