Johann Georg Mansfeld Johann Christian Brand
Johann Georg Mansfeld and Johann Christian Brand are artists recognized for their collaborative work in 18th-century printmaking, active during the year 1775. Their output primarily focuses on detailed genre studies depicting various street vendors and occupational figures common in European urban life, a popular subject in graphic art of the period.
The legacy of Johann Georg Mansfeld Johann Christian Brand prints is documented by several works held in public institutions. Six of their prints are represented in museum collections, including the holdings of the National Gallery of Art. These documented high-quality prints provide insight into late 18th-century social typology. Specific works preserved in collections include Eyerweib (Egg Seller), Kroatinn mit Zweibel (Onion Seller), Limonienkrämerinn (Lemon Seller), Nachtwächter (Night Watchman), and Trödeljud (Jewish Peddler). As historical examples of graphic artistry, these works often reside in the public domain and serve as important visual records of the era.