Five Studies of a Soldier

1897

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Marine Soldier

Dominant colour

Five Studies of a Soldier is a 1897 by Carl Marr, a Impressionism work, depicting Soldier, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Carl Marr
When & what style?: 1897 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

You see a soldier in different poses in this painting. The soldier is shown from various angles, which suggests the artist was studying movement and form. This study of a single figure from multiple views is a common practice in art, helping the artist understand how to depict the body in different positions. Check out the technique of sfumato to learn more about how artists create soft, hazy effects in their work.

About the artist

Artist

Carl Marr

Carl von Marr (February 14, 1858 – July 10, 1936) was an American-born German painter whose work encompassed religious and mythological subjects, genre, and portraits. He was also a professor of art in Munich.

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