Johann Arnold Heise
1819
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1819
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a serious expression. He wears a high white collar and a fur-lined robe. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face. The artist used shading to show depth in his wrinkles and clothing. The name below reads *Johann Arnold Heise*, with a note about his age and role in Hamburg. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style shaped portraits of the time.
