Artwork
Schneider
Schneider is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Moritz. Fig. Spiegel. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Library of the Wroclaw University. This portrait drawing depicts a standing figure with hands resting on a balustrade, gazing directly at the viewer.
About this work
Overview
This portrait drawing depicts a standing figure with hands resting on a balustrade, gazing directly at the viewer. The subject's head is turned slightly to the side, creating a sense of gentle tension.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is likely Schneider, a drawing and painting teacher at a school in Wrocław. The image conveys a sense of quiet confidence, with the subject's pose and expression suggesting a calm, authoritative presence.
Technique & Style
The drawing showcases the artist's use of cross-hatching, a technique that creates detailed textures and shading. The level of detail in the background, including a veil and a goat, adds depth to the composition.
History & Provenance
The drawing was photographed from the original and printed on paper, then mounted in a lithographed frame. Inscriptions on the card indicate that Schneider died on August 6, 1870.
Artist & collection
Artist
Portrait painter active around 1861, Moritz Fig. Spiegel specialized in small-scale likenesses of sitters from central Europe. In our gallery you’ll find his *Hahn, Bernhard sen.* oil, a quiet study of a seated…
