Artwork

The Sculptor Hermann Ernst Freund

The Sculptor Hermann Ernst Freund, by Unknown, 1819
The Sculptor Hermann Ernst Freund, by Unknown, 1819

The Sculptor Hermann Ernst Freund is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

He’s wearing a black hat, a white collar, and a dark jacket with a button visible near his chest.

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a black hat, a white collar, and a dark jacket with a button visible near his chest. The lighting is soft, focusing on his face while the background stays dark.

This photo was taken in 1819, and the man is a sculptor named Hermann Ernst Freund. The artist used subtle shading to give the portrait depth.

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Overview

This black-and-white portrait, created in 1819, depicts the sculptor Hermann Ernst Freund. The image is characterized by soft lighting and subtle shading, giving it a sense of depth.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Hermann Ernst Freund, is shown with a serious expression, wearing a black hat and dark jacket. His curly hair and white collar are also visible, conveying a sense of formality.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a sense of depth through the use of subtle shading, while the soft lighting focuses attention on Freund's face, leaving the background in darkness.

History & Provenance

The portrait was taken in 1819 and is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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