Who painted Brustbild eines alten Mannes?

Brustbild eines alten Mannes was painted by Hänßler, Ernst.

Where can I see Brustbild eines alten Mannes?

Brustbild eines alten Mannes is held by City Museums Freiburg.

Artwork

Brustbild eines alten Mannes

Brustbild eines alten Mannes is an unspecified painting by Hänßler, Ernst. It is held in the collection of the City Museums Freiburg. This portrait depicts an elderly man with downcast eyes, rendered on paper mounted on cardboard using oil paint and oil pastels.

About this work

Overview

This portrait depicts an elderly man with downcast eyes, rendered on paper mounted on cardboard using oil paint and oil pastels.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown wearing simple attire, his calm demeanor conveyed through subtle facial expression.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of oil paint and oil pastels on paper creates a distinctive texture, while the impasto technique adds depth to the portrait.

History & Provenance

The paper and cardboard backing are no longer securely attached, resulting in visible surface curvatures.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hänßler, Ernst

Ernst Hänssler made small oil portraits of people in the early 1800s. Look at Porträt eines Italieners (Jewelry) and Männliches Porträt (Textile) to see how he rendered faces and fabrics with quiet detail. He also…

Museum

City Museums Freiburg

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