Artwork
Professor August Voller
Professor August Voller is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Max Liebermann. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
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Overview
The painting 'Professor August Voller' is a portrait created by Max Liebermann in 1905 using oil paint. It is a representation of Carl August Voller, a professor.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a bearded man with a serious expression, dressed in a dark jacket, gazing directly at the viewer. The level of detail in his face conveys a sense of intensity.
Technique & Style
Liebermann employed thick brushstrokes to achieve texture, particularly in the subject's attire and the background. The contrast between the dark jacket and the light-colored background creates a sense of depth, utilizing the chiaroscuro technique.
History & Provenance
Max Liebermann, a prominent figure in German Impressionism, painted 'Professor August Voller'. The work is now part of the Hamburger Kunsthalle collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Max Liebermann (20 July 1847 – 8 February 1935) was a German painter and printmaker, and one of the leading proponents of Impressionism in Germany and continental Europe.
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