Born in Prague to a sculptor, Czech artist Josef Platzer was a painter and set designer who painted for the Austro-Hungarian emperors at their pleasure. This interesting classical study combines Platzer’s technical knowledge with his excellent technique in oils, resulting in an engaging landscape with an antique motif, a form popular with academia of his day.
Roman Ruins With Classical Figures, c.1728, Oil on CanvasJosef Platzer Chez (1751 - 1806) |
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Born in Prague to a sculptor, Czech artist Josef Platzer was a painter and set designer who painted for the Austro-Hungarian emperors at their pleasure. This interesting classical study combines Platzer’s technical knowledge with his excellent technique in oils, resulting in an engaging landscape with an antique motif, a form popular with academia of his day. |
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