What movement is Self portrait of Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein (1751-1829)?

Self portrait of Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein (1751-1829) is associated with Biedermeier.

Artwork

Self portrait of Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein (1751-1829)

Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein , 1810

Self portrait of Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein (1751-1829) is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting is a self-portrait by Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein, a German artist from a family of painters. Created in 1810, it is now part of the Hamburger Kunsthalle collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Tischbein with a serious expression, holding a paintbrush and palette. His balding head and wispy gray hair are rendered in detail, and he wears a dark jacket over a white shirt with a crumpled collar, signifying his profession as a painter.

Technique & Style

The painting is associated with the Biedermeier movement, characterized by its straightforward and realistic representation. The muted green background helps to focus attention on the subject, and the overall effect is one of simplicity and directness.

Artist & collection

Artist

Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein

Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein, known as the Goethe Tischbein (15 February 1751 – 26 June 1829), was a German painter from the Tischbein family of artists.

Museum

Hamburger Kunsthalle

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