Discover the delicacy, light, and nobility of the Austrian romantic portrait with art prints of Friedrich von Amerling's paintings, one of the greatest portraitists of the 19th century.
His works, imbued with elegance and intimacy, sensitively capture the faces of his era, from aristocratic circles to family figures.
On Artem Legrand, explore a selection of faithful art prints of his masterpieces, available as a decorative poster or as a canvas print, ideal for a classic, refined, and luminous decor.
The master of Viennese portraiture
Born in Vienna in 1803, Friedrich von Amerling studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, then in Vienna, before perfecting his craft in Paris and London.
His style, influenced by Flemish masters like Van Dyck and Rembrandt, combines subtle realism and romantic grace.
Painter to the Austrian imperial court, he created numerous portraits for Vienna's nobility and bourgeoisie, revealing an extraordinary ability to capture personality and inner light of his subjects.
Amerling was celebrated in his lifetime as the “painter of the soul and gentleness”.
Light, emotion, and elegance
The paintings of Friedrich von Amerling, such as The young girl with the red shawl, Portrait of Empress Marie-Anne, Innocence, The reader or Child with blue cushion, demonstrate an exceptional mastery of chiaroscuro and material rendering.
His palette, both soft and deep, highlights skin tones, fabrics, and the play of light on the face.
His portraits convey a benevolent intimacy, where each gaze seems to tell a silent story.
Under his brush, beauty becomes a pure emotion, both human and timeless.
A harmonious work for elegant decoration
Choosing an art print of Friedrich von Amerling is inviting the grace and light of Viennese romanticism into your home.
His delicate and soothing portraits perfectly match classic, modern, or minimalist decor.
They bring a touch of serenity, elegance, and humanity, ideal for a soft and refined atmosphere.
About Friedrich von Amerling
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Birth: 1803 in Vienna, Austria
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Death: 1887 in Vienna, Austria
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Movement: Romanticism, academic portrait
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Famous works: The Young Girl with the Red Shawl, Innocence, The Reader, Portrait of Empress Marie-Anne, Child with Blue Cushion
Friedrich von Amerling was the great portraitist of Austrian romanticism.
His work, between luminous realism and romantic tenderness, celebrates beauty, gentleness, and human dignity.
He remains a symbol of the refinement and pictorial grace of 19th-century Europe.
Decorate your walls with Amerling's light
The art prints of Friedrich von Amerling available on artemlegrand.com bring to your walls the serenity, beauty, and finesse of Viennese romanticism.
They transform your interior into an elegant and harmonious space, imbued with humanity and light.