Friedrich Johann Gottlieb Lieder: A Portraitist of His Time Born in Potsdam, Germany, in 1780 – though often referred to as Franz Lieder – Friedrich Johann Gottlieb Lieder emerged during a pivotal era in European art and politics. His career, spanning nearly eight decades, offers a fascinating glimpse into the burgeoning world of 19th-century portraiture, marked by a commitment to classical realism and a keen eye for capturing the ess…