Artwork

Ολόσωμη Προσωπογραφία του Όθωνος

Ολόσωμη Προσωπογραφία του Όθωνος, by Karl Bodmer
Ολόσωμη Προσωπογραφία του Όθωνος, by Karl Bodmer

Ολόσωμη Προσωπογραφία του Όθωνος is a drawing by Karl Bodmer. It is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

About this work

Overview

Ολόσωμη Προσωπογραφία του Όθωνος is a painting by Bodmer, created in 2009 and held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man in traditional attire, standing confidently with a sword, conveying authority and strength. His facial expression and posture are accentuated by the artist's use of shading and texture.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth to the image, drawing attention to the subject's details. The simple background suggests a landscape or interior setting, allowing the figure to be the primary focus.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Karl Bodmer

Artist

Karl Bodmer

Johann Carl Bodmer (11 February 1809 – 30 October 1893) was a Swiss-French printmaker, etcher, lithographer, zinc engraver, draughtsman, painter, illustrator, and hunter.