Johann Wilhelm Kaiser

Johann Wilhelm Kaiser was a graphic artist active during the early 19th century, with a documented working period spanning seventeen years, from 1823 to 1840. His verifiable output focuses exclusively on printmaking.

Kaiser’s work is strongly represented in major institutional holdings, with fifteen prints attributed to him held in museum collections, including those at the Rijksmuseum. His documented oeuvre reflects an engagement with various subjects including portraiture, mythology, and genre scenes. Notable works include the mythological composition Bruiloft van Peleus en Thetis, the genre study Dieren kijken, and the widely represented Portret van Jan Six, of which multiple examples are documented.

As a 19th-century printmaker, works by Johann Wilhelm Kaiser prints are highly valued resources for the study of graphic arts during this period. Due to their age, many of his historical works are now entering the public domain, making them available for scholarly reference and inspiring the creation of high-quality prints for collectors.