Artwork

Sketch of Professor Mowotny

Sketch of Professor Mowotny, by Robert A. Eichelberger, 1881
Sketch of Professor Mowotny, by Robert A. Eichelberger, 1881

Sketch of Professor Mowotny is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Robert A. Eichelberger. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore his other works that showcase this technique.

This painting depicts a man sitting on a chair, facing the viewer. He is dressed in a dark jacket and pants, with his hands resting on his lap. The background is a light-colored wall with some scribbles and writing on it.

The man's facial expression is neutral, and his posture is relaxed. The overall atmosphere of the painting is calm and introspective. The artist has used a range of brushstrokes and textures to create a sense of depth and dimensionality.

The painting is a portrait of Professor Mowotny, created by Robert A. Eichelberger in 1881. It is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore his other works that showcase this technique.

Overview

Sketch of Professor Mowotny is a drawing created by Robert A. Eichelberger in 1881, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts Professor Mowotny seated in a chair, facing forward, with a neutral expression and relaxed posture, conveying a calm atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Eichelberger employed varied brushstrokes and textures to achieve depth and dimensionality, with the subject set against a light-colored wall featuring scribbles and writing.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.