1762 - 1827

Dados rápidos

  • Top 3 works: Portrait of an officer
  • Art period: Early Modern
  • Museums on this site: Finnish National Gallery
  • Lifespan: 65 years
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Nationality: Germany

The Life and Art of F. L. Schmitz

Frans Liborius Schmitz was a German painter and silhouette artist. Originally trained as a printer, he transitioned into the art of silhouette cutting. His life was one of constant movement; he traveled from place to place to showcase his craft and seek new commissions. After touring through Germany and France, he settled in Scandinavia in 1803, using Copenhagen as the center for his itinerant lifestyle. He was known for his remarkable virtuosity, claiming in his advertisements that he could cut a portrait in just one or two minutes using his left hand.

His work has been preserved in various collections and featured in significant exhibitions. His silhouettes are represented in several institutions, including:

Among his recognized works is a Portrait of an officer held by the Finnish National Gallery in Helsinki.

Perguntas e Respostas

Posso navegar pelas obras de F. L. Schmitz por técnica?

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Como a arte de F. L. Schmitz evoluiu ao longo do tempo?

Um relato cronológico da obra de F. L. Schmitz está disponível na página Linha do tempo do artista, onde as obras são apresentadas em ordem de criação, capítulo por capítulo.

Existe uma linha do tempo das obras de F. L. Schmitz?

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Como posso encontrar obras de F. L. Schmitz sobre um tema específico?

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Quiz rápido

Cada pergunta possui apenas uma resposta correta.

Pergunta 1:
What was F. L. Schmitz's original profession before becoming a silhouette artist?
Pergunta 2:
In which city did Schmitz settle in 1803, using it as the center of his travels?
Pergunta 3:
According to his advertisements, how quickly could Schmitz cut a portrait?
Pergunta 4:
Which hand was Schmitz able to use to cut portraits in just a few minutes?
Pergunta 5:
Where was Schmitz's silhouette of the saddler Lars Erik Schöldström and his family located?