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Jacob Xaver Schmuzer

Jacob Xaver Schmuzer (1713–1775) was a German copper engraver particularly noted for his illustrating "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte" ('Discourse on Natural History'), the monumental multi-volume work of the Bavarian clergyman and naturalist from Augsburg, Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758–1822).

Jacob Xaver Schmuzer

Jacob Xaver Schmuzer (German, Active 18th Century). "Poissons". Hand-coloured engraving. c1795. Signed in the plate, lower right. Laid paper. 9 1/4 x 7 5/16 in. (235 x 186 mm). Sheet

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Born
1713
Died
1775
Occupation
engraver

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Jacob Xaver Schmuzer (1713–1775) was a German copper engraver particularly noted for his illustrating "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte" ('Discourse on Natural History'), the monumental multi-volume work of the Bavarian clergyman and naturalist from Augsburg, Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758–1822).

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