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Der Maler Peter Johann Nepomuk Geiger
Der Maler Peter Johann Nepomuk Geiger 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
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Amadeus Szekulics.
This painting depicts a man in a black suit with a white shirt and black bow tie. He has dark hair and a beard, and is wearing glasses. The background is a light brown color.
The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the painting is from the 19th century. The artist's use of oil paint and the subject's formal attire also support this conclusion.
The painting is a portrait of a man, and it is held at the Kunsthistorisches Museum. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Amadeus Szekulics.
Overview
Created in 1896, this oil portrait by Amadeus Szekulics presents the 19th‑century figure Peter Johann Nepomuk Geiger. The work is part of the collection of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it remains on display as a representative example of late‑period portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter, identified as Peter Johann Nepomuk Geiger, appears in formal dress—a black suit, white shirt, and black bow tie—accentuated by a neatly trimmed beard and spectacles. The composition emphasizes his intellectual bearing, suggesting a respect for his professional or scholarly status.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil on canvas, the painting employs a restrained palette of dark clothing against a light brown backdrop, allowing the figure’s features to emerge with clarity. Szekulics’s brushwork balances smooth modeling of the face with a slightly more textured handling of the fabric, typical of late‑19th‑century academic portraiture.
History & Provenance
Since its completion, the portrait has been retained within the holdings of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. The museum’s acquisition records indicate that the work entered the collection shortly after its creation, though specific details of its early ownership remain limited.
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