Primary sourcePaintingc. 1818
Lithograph Portrait of Goethe by Jagemann and Nanette
F. Jagemann and Nanette · c. 1818
A lithograph profile portrait of Goethe made during his lifetime, part of a series of portraits published in Berlin and Paris.
This lithograph shows Goethe's likeness as it was circulated in print during his own lifetime.
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What it is
This lithograph shows Goethe in profile, based on a drawing by F. Jagemann and made into print form by an engraver known as Nanette. It was published in Berlin and Paris around 1818 as part of a larger series of portraits of notable figures. It is held by the Deutsche Fotothek in Germany.
Why it matters
The print shows how portraits of famous people, including writers like Goethe, were mass-produced and sold to the public in the early 1800s. Being included in a series alongside other notable figures suggests how famous Goethe already was during his own lifetime.
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- Why might Goethe have been grouped with other well-known people in this portrait series?
- What can you tell about Goethe's status from the way he is dressed and posed?
- What is missing from a profile portrait that a front-facing portrait might show?
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