Joseph Franz von Goez

This was an illustrated storybook of a play Goez had written and produced based on a poem by Gottfried August Bürger.

• Name — Joseph Franz von Goez • Born — 28 February 1754 • Birthplace — Sibiu, Wallachia • Died — 16 September 1815 • Place of death — Regensburg, Electorate of Bavaria • Occupation — Lawyer, artist, illustrator and portraitist

Goez was born in Sibiu, Wallachia in 1754. Goez began his professional career as a lawyer in Vienna. In 1779, he decided to pursue an art career. He worked as a portraitist for some time before moving to Munich, Germany. In 1783, Goez wrote and produced a play based on the dramatic ballad Lenardo und Blandine (English: 'Lenardo and Blandine') by Gottfried August Bürger. In response to the success of his dramatisation of Lenardo und Blandine, Goez developed an illustrated version of the story. This publication is now regarded as the first graphic novel. In 1785, he published Exercises in the Imagination of different Characters and Human Forms. Joseph Franz von Goez continued creating portraits and illustrations, living in Germany for the remainder of his life. His most renowned work is of important public figures, such as Pope Pius VI and Gustav III, King of Sweden. He moved to Regensburg in 1801, living there until his death on 16 September 1815.

Joseph Franz von Goez is recorded with the occupation portrait painter. Recorded with the occupation graphic artist. Classed in the genre portrait. Recorded as illustrator, lawyer, painter, graphic artist and writer. Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the headings Joseph Franz von, Freiherr Goez, Franz Joseph von Göz, Joseph Franz Friedrich von Goet, Joseph Franz von Goetz and Jozsef Ferenc Goez.