Johann Jacob Hoch (1750 - 1829)
1750Mainz, Germany1829Mainz, GermanyGermany
Johann Jacob Hoch
Johann Jacob Hoch was a German painter known for his landscape and genre paintings.
Johann Jacob Hoch belonged to a family of painters from Mainz and was sent by Elector Friedrich Carl to study in Vienna in 1778.
Hoch's work was influenced by the Romantic movement, which emphasised the value of nature, emotion and individual expression. He often depicted idyllic landscapes, rustic scenes and genre subjects, conveying the charm and tranquillity of rural life.
Hoch's landscapes demonstrate his ability to convey the effects of light and atmosphere, creating a sense of depth and mood in his compositions. His attention to detail, particularly in his rendering of foliage and natural elements, gave his works a realistic and captivating quality.
Date and place of birt: | 1750, Mainz, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 1829, Mainz, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | Genre art, Landscape painting, Rural landscape |
Art style: | Romanticism |