Artwork
Portrait of August Riedel
Portrait of August Riedel is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Rudolf Lehmann. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the British Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of August Riedel is a painting by Rudolf Lehmann, created in 1859. It is now part of the British Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts August Riedel, a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing formal attire. His serious expression is captured as he gazes to the left. The artist's attention to detail conveys a sense of realism, emphasizing the subject's likeness.
Technique & Style
Lehmann's use of shading creates depth and dimensionality in the portrait. The contrast between the subject's dark hair and beard and his white shirt, set against a light background, adds to the overall sense of realism and detail.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rudolf Lehmann painted formal portraits in 19th-century Europe. He left behind sharp-lined likenesses such as the 1851 portrait of his son Leo Lehmann and a second portrait of the same boy from 1859. These calm, closely…
