Artwork

Portrait of a man with grey side-whiskers

Portrait of a man with grey side-whiskers, by August Frind, oil, 1892
Portrait of a man with grey side-whiskers, by August Frind, oil, 1892

Portrait of a man with grey side-whiskers is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist August Frind. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created by August Frind in 1892, is a portrait of a man with distinctive grey side-whiskers. It is currently held at the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of the portrait is Carl August Dittrich, depicted with a serious expression wearing formal attire consisting of a dark jacket, white shirt, and bow tie.

Technique & Style

The artist used a dark, muted background to draw attention to the subject's face and clothing, achieving a somber and grave overall effect through the use of oil paint.

Artist & collection

Portrait of August Frind

Artist

August Frind

August Frind (1852–1924) was an artist, born in Krásná Lípa.