Artwork
Billedhuggeren Georg Petel
Billedhuggeren Georg Petel is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1777 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This black-and-white photograph depicts a sculpture of Georg Petel, a German sculptor.
About this work
The painting is a black-and-white photograph of a man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt.
The painting is a black-and-white photograph of a man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt. The background is solid black.
The man's gaze is directed to the right, and his facial expression is neutral. The photograph appears to be an old portrait, possibly from the 19th century.
The image is a photograph of a sculpture of Georg Petel, a German sculptor. To learn more about the artist who created this photograph, look up artist: 720_person.
Overview
This black-and-white photograph depicts a sculpture of Georg Petel, a German sculptor. The image was created by 720_person around 1777 and is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture portrays Georg Petel with curly hair and a beard, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt. His neutral expression is directed to the right, capturing a serene moment.
Technique & Style
The photograph is characterized by its stark contrast, with the subject set against a solid black background. The overall effect is one of simplicity and focus on the sculpted figure.
History & Provenance
The photograph is a documentation of a sculpture, likely created in the 18th century given its attribution to 720_person and the date c. 1777. It is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Artist & collection
