Who painted Portrait of the Painter Wopfner?

Portrait of the Painter Wopfner was painted by Wilhelm Leibl in 1874.

Where can I see Portrait of the Painter Wopfner?

Portrait of the Painter Wopfner is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Portrait of the Painter Wopfner?

Portrait of the Painter Wopfner is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Portrait of the Painter Wopfner

Wilhelm Leibl , 1874

Portrait of the Painter Wopfner is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Wilhelm Leibl. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of the Painter Wopfner is an etching on wove paper by Wilhelm Leibl, created around 1874. It is a print portrait held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a man with curly hair and a mustache, gazing to the right. His facial features are intricately rendered, with deep lines around the eyes and mouth, conveying a sense of character.

Technique & Style

Leibl employed etching to capture the subject's likeness. The technique allowed for detailed rendering of the face, while the plain background emphasizes the subject's presence.