Christian heinrich kniep (1748-1825) red chalk drawing of a self-portrait. Introduced to goethe in naples in march 1787 by the painter tischbein, kniep was engaged by the poet as a draftsman for the duration of his silician journey. He produced a large number of pencil drawings and sepia prints, which are preserved in goethe's estate. Date: 1787. Medium: drawing. ChristianHeinrichKniepSelbstbildnisS107
