Old Gentleman on the Terrace
1875
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
1875
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
This painting shows a man standing on a stone terrace, looking out over a wall. He is wearing a long coat and a hat, and has his hands resting on the wall. The terrace is surrounded by trees and vines, and there is a small table with a red cushion on it to the right of the man. The painting is done in oil paint, and the colors are muted and earthy. The light is coming from the left side of the painting, casting a warm glow over the scene. The artist who painted this is Carl Spitzweg.
