Samuel Gränicher

Samuel Gränicher was an artist documented as active in 1803. His verifiable output centers entirely on graphic works, specifically detailed prints focusing on costume and ethnographic documentation.

The surviving body of work demonstrates Gränicher’s interest in rendering distinct national and social attire from the early 19th century. Five known prints are represented in institutional collections, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, which holds key examples of his output. These works include various studies of dress, such as Dame in japon, Kostuum van een oude koopman, and specific regional representations like Kostuum van jonge boerin bij Dresden and Wendisch meisje in kostuum. His exploration of international subjects is further evidenced by the print Kostuum van een Turkse kamerheer.

The preservation of these highly detailed Samuel Gränicher prints in major institutions establishes the museum-quality of his documentation of early 19th-century fashion and material culture. As historical works, many of his graphic pieces are now part of the public domain, providing researchers and collectors access to high-quality prints for study and exhibition.