Objekt 53
Self-portrait of Philipp Jakob Treu (1761-1825)
Description
In this self-portrait, Philipp Jakob Treu (1761-1825) describes himself as a notary. Thus, the inscription on the lower edge states: "Philipp Jakob Treu. Notarius." He thus refers to his learned profession of notary, in addition to which he worked successfully as a sculptor and medalist.
Object description
Sculptor: Philipp Jakob Treu (1721-1825), Sign: "T"
Paris or Basel, early 19th c
Alabaster relief
Gift of Karl Werenfels, Basel
Inv. 1893.287.