The astrologer
1863
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
1863
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
This painting shows a man looking through a telescope. He's wearing a red jacket and blue pants, and he's standing on a stone floor. There are steps leading up to the floor, and a large wooden structure behind him. The man is holding the telescope with both hands, and he's looking up at the sky. The painting has a lot of dark colors, with some lighter shades in the background. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the man is lost in thought as he gazes up at the stars. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Post-romanticism movement.
