Who painted Der Bildhauer Vincenz Pilz?

Der Bildhauer Vincenz Pilz was painted by Amadeus Szekulics in 1896.

Where can I see Der Bildhauer Vincenz Pilz?

Der Bildhauer Vincenz Pilz is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Der Bildhauer Vincenz Pilz?

Der Bildhauer Vincenz Pilz is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Der Bildhauer Vincenz Pilz

Amadeus Szekulics , 1896

Der Bildhauer Vincenz Pilz is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Amadeus Szekulics. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1896, this oil on canvas by Amadeus Szekulics is part of the collection of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum. The work presents a single figure rendered against a warm, earthy backdrop, inviting viewers into a moment of restrained introspection.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is a middle‑aged man distinguished by a vivid red beard and moustache, dressed in a dark jacket over a crisp white shirt. His gaze is turned slightly away from the viewer, and his right hand rests calmly across his chest, suggesting a contemplative, perhaps private, state of mind.

Technique & Style

Szekulics employs a muted palette of earth tones for the background, allowing the bright red of the beard to become the focal point. The brushwork is smooth and controlled, especially in the rendering of fabric folds and facial features, conveying a sense of quiet realism typical of late‑19th‑century portraiture.

History & Provenance

Since its completion in the late nineteenth century, the painting has remained in the public domain, entering the holdings of the Kunsthistorisches Museum where it is displayed among other works of the period. Its provenance reflects the museum’s commitment to preserving Austrian and Central European art of the era.