Artwork
Locotenent colonel Henevogel
Locotenent colonel Henevogel is an unspecified painting by Ferdinand Heilmann. It is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum.
About this work
Overview
The portrait depicts a military officer in formal attire, attributed to Ferdinand Heilmann.
Subject & Meaning
The subject wears a green military uniform adorned with gold trim and medals, including a star-shaped medal on a dark blue ribbon, indicating his rank and honors.
Technique & Style
The portrait features intricate details such as fancy stitching on the collar, set against a plain dark background that emphasizes the subject.
History & Provenance
The work is signed 'Heilmann' in the corner, though no date is visible, suggesting it is by Ferdinand Heilmann, an artist whose other works can be referenced.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ferdinand Heilmann made formal portraits of army officers in the mid-1800s. His brush or needle captured five Hungarian colonels and lieutenants, each shown in full uniform with medals and sashes. The prints and…
