Bildnis Andreas Weissgaerber (Portrait of Andreas Weissgaerber)
1919
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1919
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man with a serious face. He's sitting in a chair, wearing a suit. The artist paid attention to the details of the man's face and clothes, which makes the portrait feel realistic. The subject's expression is also interesting, as it seems calm but also a bit reserved. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: sfumato.
