Artwork
Pinder, Julius Hermann
Pinder, Julius Hermann is an unspecified painting by Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch. It dates from 1945 and is held in the collection of the Library of the Wroclaw University. This portrait depicts Julius Hermann Pinder, a prominent figure in 19th-century Wrocław, captured in a formal bust.
About this work
You can learn more about this type of portrait by looking at the work of artist: Jagusch, Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot.
This painting shows a bust of Julius Hermann Pinder, a man with a serious expression.
He's wearing a chain of office and the Order of the Red Eagle, which suggests he was an important person. The details on his clothing and the chain are very precise, which makes me think the artist was trying to show Pinder's status.
You can learn more about this type of portrait by looking at the work of artist: Jagusch, Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot.
Overview
This portrait depicts Julius Hermann Pinder, a prominent figure in 19th-century Wrocław, captured in a formal bust. The image conveys his authority through meticulous details of his attire and insignia.
Subject & Meaning
Pinder is shown wearing the Order of the Red Eagle and the mayor's chain of office, signifying his role as Mayor of Wrocław from 1843 to 1848. The serious expression and precise rendering of symbols emphasize his official stature.
Technique & Style
Originally an oil painting by August Thilo, this version is a print on paper (19.8x15.6 cm) from a glass negative. The straight frame and precise details reflect a realistic, formal approach typical of official portraiture.
History & Provenance
The original painting was reproduced as a photograph by Foto R. Jagusch/Breslau 1. The glass negative is housed in the National Museum in Wrocław's Department of Documents, with inventory reference Inw. photo 7334.
Context
The portrait is part of a tradition of official portraiture, akin to works by photographers like Rudolf Jagusch, who was active in Wrocław (1933-1947), though the style here is more aligned with 19th-century formal painting techniques.
Legacy
While not widely known beyond local historical contexts, the portrait serves as a significant archival piece for the history of Wrocław, documenting a key figure in the city's governance during the mid-19th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch
Rudolf Jagusch worked in Wrocław between 1933 and 1947. He made photographs of city scenes and portraits during those years. His surviving prints show shopfronts, street corners, and local figures in black-and-white.…
