Who painted Glass of wine?

Glass of wine was painted by Leopold Loeffler in 1859.

Where can I see Glass of wine?

Glass of wine is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Glass of wine?

Glass of wine is associated with Biedermeier.

Artwork

Glass of wine

Leopold Loeffler , 1859

Glass of wine is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Leopold Loeffler. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1859 by Polish realist Leopold Loeffler, *Glass of Wine* is an oil painting that belongs to the National Museum in Warsaw. Executed during the late Romantic era, the work exemplifies Loeffler’s Biedermeier‑influenced approach, emphasizing domestic detail and a restrained, intimate atmosphere.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a solitary man, dressed in dark clothing with a hat and white stockings, holding a glass of wine. He stands before a wall cluttered with assorted objects, his gaze fixed on the drink, suggesting a moment of contemplation or private ritual within a modest interior.

Technique & Style

Loeffler employs chiaroscuro, allowing a warm light from the right to illuminate the figure’s face and surrounding items while deeper shadows recede into the background. The palette of earthy tones and careful rendering of textures convey a three‑dimensional presence typical of Biedermeier realism.

History & Provenance

Loeffler, known for producing lithographic reproductions of his paintings, circulated images of his works throughout Kraków and Warsaw’s artistic circles. *Glass of Wine* entered the National Museum’s collection in Warsaw, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings of 19th‑century Polish art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Leopold Loeffler

Leopold Loeffler, also spelled Löffler, (October 27, 1827 – February 6, 1898), was a Polish realist painter of the late Romantic period popular in the second half of the 19th century under the foreign partitions of Poland.