Johann Georg Platzer

Johann Georg Platzer (1704–1761) was a German painter, sculptor and carver.

Also recorded as Johann Georg Platzers; Johann Georg Plazer; Georg Platzer; österreichischen Goltzius; j. g. platzer; J.G. Platzer.

Johann Georg Platzer in brief

Born
1704
Died
1761
Known for
painter, sculptor, carver and draftsperson
Place of birth
Eppan an der Weinstraße
Contents

Overview

Born at Eppan an der Weinstraße in 1704, died at Eppan an der Weinstraße in 1761.

In detail

Johann Georg Platzer studied at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is painting. The authority associates the name with Orientalism.

Positions recorded include court painter.

Work by Johann Georg Platzer is recorded in the collections of Belvedere, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Hessen Kassel Heritage and Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Johann Georg Platzer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q85265: Johann Georg Platzer

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