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In a Railway Carriage (After a Night’s Journey), by Adolph von Menzel, unspecified, 1851

In a Railway Carriage (After a Night’s Journey)

Adolph von Menzel

1851

unspecified

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

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Overview

In a Railway Carriage (After a Night’s Journey) is a 1851 unspecified by Adolph von Menzel, a Realism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?
Adolph von Menzel
When & what style?
1851 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting shows a man and a woman sitting in a train car. The man is wearing a brown hat and a yellow vest, while the woman is dressed in a white dress. They are surrounded by various items, including a red blanket, a white cloth, and a black object that resembles a shoe. The scene is set in a dimly lit train car, with the only light coming from outside the window. The atmosphere is quiet and intimate, with the two figures seemingly lost in thought. The painting is held at the Art Institute of Chicago.

About the artist

Portrait of Adolph von Menzel
Artist

Adolph von Menzel

Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von Menzel was a German Realist artist noted for drawings, etchings, and paintings.

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