Friedrich von Amerling
1803–1887 · Austrian · 30 artworks
RomanticismOrientalismBiedermeierIdealized portraitureDetailed rendering of fabrics and texturesUse of soft, diffused lightEmphasis on psychological depthRomantic landscapes as background
artist bio
Friedrich von Amerling was a prominent Austrian portrait painter of the 19th century. He served as court painter and was known for his refined and idealized portraits of Austrian society, contributing significantly to the Biedermeier and Romantic art movements.
what you'll learn
Studying Amerling's work allows students to understand the techniques of Romantic portraiture, including capturing likeness, conveying social status, and using light and shadow to create mood. Students can also learn about the cultural context of 19th-century Austrian society.
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30 artworks
Portrait of R. Ignaz and Johanna Bischof
1836
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Nikolaus Lenau, Austrian poet
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Portrait of a boy (Eduard Edler von Mosel)
1830
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Portrait of the artist Peter Fendi
1833
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Joseph Amerling (1818–1885), the artist's brother
1829
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Portrait of the painter Josef Redl
1828
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Emperor Francis I of Austria (1768-1835) wearing the Austrians imperial robes
1832
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The Painter's Mother
1836
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Portrait of Rudolf von Arthaber and his children
1837
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Portrait of a Girl
1837
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Portrait of the painter Giuseppe Canella
1838
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Julie Von Woyna
1832
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Portrait of Ferdinand I of Austria (1793-1875)
1840
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Portrait of Franz Liszt (9 May 1838)
1838
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Bogumil Dawison as Richard III
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Portrait of the painter Schilcher in Vienna
1836
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Lost in dreams
1835
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Portrait of a Lady
1840
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Girl with straw hat
1835
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Portrait of Eduard Julius Friedrich Bendemann
1837
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Little Bertha von Neuhaus with a hare
1830
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Portrait of the Baroness Cecilie von Eskeles
1832
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Portrait of the university professor Dr. Stephan Schroff
1837
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Count August Ferdinand Breuner-Enckevoirt with his wife Maria Theresia Esterhazy and their two children
1834
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The young eastern woman
1838
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Count János Waldstein in Spanish costume
1833
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Theodor Alconiere, Austrian painter and lithographer
1836
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Young eastern woman (first version)
1838
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A Turkish man
1840
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Portrait of Elise Kreuzberger
1837
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