Artwork
Christian Ludwig Brehm, ornithologist
Christian Ludwig Brehm, ornithologist is a watercolor work on paper by the Biedermeier artist Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour portrait from 1850 depicts Christian Ludwig Brehm, a German ornithologist, in his study.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour portrait from 1850 depicts Christian Ludwig Brehm, a German ornithologist, in his study.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Brehm seated in a red chair, wearing a green robe and black cap, surrounded by books, papers, and bird specimens, conveying his immersion in ornithological research.
Technique & Style
The artist, Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner, employs watercolour to create a soft, muted palette, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation and intimacy in the scene.
History & Provenance
The watercolour entered the national collection through gifts from Richard Ellison's widow in 1860 and 1873.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner
Carl Friedrich Heinrich Werner (1808–1894) was an artist, born in Weimar.
