German School,late 18th Century
German School,late 18th Century

A profile portrait of Salomon Gessner (1730-1788) surrounded by a flower garland, with a book titles 'les Idilles,' a paper scroll and pen all on a red marble ledge

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German School,late 18th Century
A profile portrait of Salomon Gessner (1730-1788) surrounded by a flower garland, with a book titles 'les Idilles,' a paper scroll and pen all on a red marble ledge
oil on canvas
72.2 x 59.9

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The Zurich born Salomon Gessner was a Swiss poet and painter of classical landscapes.

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