Fäsch, Johann Ludwig Wernhard, approximately 1738-1778

Fäsch was a Swiss painter, illustrator, miniaturist, and portraitist, born in Basel ca. 1738 and died in Paris in 1778. Fäsch studied law but soon became a painter. He later moved to Paris and also completed portraits in London. He was known under a number of names including: Jean Louis Fesch and Johann Ludwig Wernhard Faesch, as well as de Fesch, Foech, and Foesch. Fäsch is the first artist to be said with certainty to have drawn his subjects directly from actual performance. Fäsch's work was published as engravings by various London firms.

From the guide to the Engravings based on the drawings of Johann Ludwig Wernhard Fäsch, 1769-1773 and undated., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Fäsch was a Swiss painter, illustrator, miniaturist, and portraitist, born in Basel ca. 1738 and died in Paris in 1778. Fäsch studied law but soon became a painter. He later moved to Paris and also completed portraits in London. He was known under a number of names including: Jean Louis Fesch and Johann Ludwig Wernhard Faesch, as well as de Fesch, Foech, and Foesch. Fäsch is the first artist to be said with certainty to have drawn his subjects directly from actual performance.

From the description of Johann Ludwig Wernhard Fäsch portraits of actors and actresses, ca. 1760-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 693666943

From the description of Johann Ludwig Wernhard Fäsch drawings of actors and actresses, 1768. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 691916557

From the description of Johann Ludwig Wernhard Fäsch portrait drawings of the French stage, ca. 1760-1775. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 691918448

From the description of Johann Ludwig Wernhard Fäsch volumes of portrait drawings, ca. 1760-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 693666954

Fäsch was a Swiss painter, illustrator, miniaturist, and portraitist, born in Basel ca. 1738 and died in Paris in 1778. Fäsch studied law but soon became a painter. He later moved to Paris and also completed portraits in London. He was known under a number of names including: Jean Louis Fesch and Johann Ludwig Wernhard Faesch, as well as de Fesch, Foech, and Foesch. Fäsch is the first artist to be said with certainty to have drawn his subjects directly from actual performance.

From the guide to the Johann Ludwig Wernhard Fäsch drawings of actors and actresses, 1768., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

From the guide to the Fäsch, Johann Ludwig Wernhard, ca. 1738-1778. Johann Ludwig Wernhard Fäsch portraits of actors and actresses, ca. 1760-1778., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

From the guide to the Fäsch, Johann Ludwig Wernhard, ca. 1738-1778. Johann Ludwig Wernhard Fäsch volumes of portrait drawings, ca. 1760-1778., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Fäsch was a Swiss painter, illustrator, miniaturist, and portraitist, born in Basel ca. 1738 and died in Paris in 1778. Fäsch studied law but soon became a painter. He later moved to Paris and also completed portraits in London. He was known under a number of names including: Jean Louis Fesch and Johann Ludwig Wernhard Faesch, as well as de Fesch, Foech, and Foesch. Fäsch is the first artist to be said with certainty to have drawn his subjects directly from actual performance. Fäsch's work was published as engravings by various London firms.

From the description of Engravings based on the drawings of Johann Ludwig Wernhard Fäsch, 1769-1773 and undated. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 694355697