Who painted Portrait of Dr. Karl Joseph Meyer?

Portrait of Dr. Karl Joseph Meyer was painted by Josef Kriehuber in 1844.

Where can I see Portrait of Dr. Karl Joseph Meyer?

Portrait of Dr. Karl Joseph Meyer is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Portrait of Dr. Karl Joseph Meyer?

Portrait of Dr. Karl Joseph Meyer is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Portrait of Dr. Karl Joseph Meyer

Josef Kriehuber , 1844

Portrait of Dr. Karl Joseph Meyer is a print by the Romanticist artist Josef Kriehuber. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1844 print by Josef Kriehuber is a portrait of Dr. Karl Joseph Meyer, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts an older man, likely a respected medical figure, given his titles including 'Doctor of Medicine' and 'Dean of the Medical Faculty in Vienna', inscribed below the image.

Technique & Style

The black-and-white drawing showcases attention to detail, characteristic of Romanticism, with the subject's military-style uniform, gold buttons, braided trim, and star-shaped medal meticulously rendered.

Context

The work reflects the artistic focus of the Romantic period on dignity and detail, often used in portraiture to convey the subject's status and character.