Objekt 1
Portraits of Peter Merian-Bischoff (1762-1813) and Anna Catharina Merian-Bischoff (1764-1845)
Description
The Merian family is one of the most influential families in Basel. As a so-called "Ratsherrengeschlecht" (dynasty of councilors), they provided numerous representatives in the Basel councils. An important Basel foundation - the Christoph Merian Foundation - also goes back to the family.
Object description
Painter: Pieter Recco (1765-1820)
Basel, 1807 (1972.82.) / 1812 (1972.81.)
Oil painting on canvas
Bequest Julie Hermine Kiku Merian, Basel
Inv. 1972.81.-82.