Who painted Bildnis eines alten Mannes?

Bildnis eines alten Mannes was painted by Unknown in 1850.

Where can I see Bildnis eines alten Mannes?

Bildnis eines alten Mannes is held by Art Collection of the University Göttingen.

Artwork

Bildnis eines alten Mannes

Bildnis eines alten Mannes is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Art Collection of the University Göttingen. The work is a portrait drawing of an elderly male figure, rendered in a limited palette of red, white and gray.

About this work

Overview

The work is a portrait drawing of an elderly male figure, rendered in a limited palette of red, white and gray. He is depicted with a long white beard, curly gray hair, and a red robe over a white shirt, his hands joined before him. The background is a flat, dark field that isolates the sitter, emphasizing facial features and expression.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter appears as a venerable individual, his age suggested by the pronounced wrinkles and the white beard. The clasped hands may imply contemplation, prayer, or a dignified posture, inviting viewers to consider the figure’s inner life or status, though no explicit narrative is provided beyond the visual cues.

Technique & Style

The artist employs soft, flowing lines to model the facial texture, hair and beard, while cross‑hatching subtly defines the folds of the robe and the depth of the shadows. The restrained color scheme and the plain background focus attention on the figure, a common approach in portraiture to convey immediacy and presence.

History & Provenance

No specific information about the creator, date of execution, or ownership history is supplied for this drawing. Consequently, its provenance remains undocumented, limiting contextual placement within a particular artistic tradition or collection.