1767 · Akademie der bildenden Künste, Vienna

Franz Messmer (also Mössmer) was an Austrian painter. The portrait of Jacob Schmutzer was executed in co-operation with Jacob Kohl (1734-1788): Messmer painted the head and Kohl created the clothing, the attributes of the sitter's profession, and the refined ambience. The painting was submitted to the Vienna Academy in 1767 as a reception piece by the two artists.Show more