Johann Peter Pichler

Johann Peter Pichler (May 13, 1765 – March 18, 1807) was an Austrian engraver known for his mezzotints after old masters.

Johann Peter Pichler
BornMay 13, 1765
DiedMarch 18, 1807
NationalityGermany

Pichler was born in Bolzano and was a pupil of Jacob Matthias Schmutzer (1733–1811) and Johann Jacobé (1733–1797), whose daughter he married.[1] He is known for works after paintings for the noble courts of Vienna and Dresden. He is sometimes mentioned as family of Anton Pichler, who was born near Bolzano, but no known relationship has been established.[1]

References

  1. Biography in German Wikisource
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