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Study of a Hindu

Emil Otto Grundmann

1877

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Portrait Turban

Dominant colour

Study of a Hindu is a 1877 oil by Emil Otto Grundmann, depicting Turban, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?: Emil Otto Grundmann
When & what style?: 1877
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a dark beard and mustache, wearing a turban. He is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt with a high collar, and his right arm is raised, with his hand out of frame. The background of the painting is a plain, light-colored wall. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking downward. The turban is wrapped tightly around his head, with the end hanging down behind him. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and contemplative. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Emil Otto Grundmann

Professor Emil Otto Grundmann (1844 – 27 August 1890) was a German painter. He was born in Meissen and studied in Antwerp under Baron Hendrik Leys, and in Düsseldorf before moving to America where he became a noted…

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