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Profile of a Man with Sidewhiskers, by German 19th Century, gouache, 1850

Profile of a Man with Sidewhiskers

German 19th Century

1850

gouache

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Profile of a Man with Sidewhiskers is a 1850 gouache by German 19th Century, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 19th Century
When & what style?
1850 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait showcases a man's profile, featuring dark hair and a white beard. His attire consists of a white collared shirt. The artwork is rendered in gouache and watercolor on tan wove paper. The man's facial expression is neutral, with his eyes cast downward. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the portrait. The National Gallery of Art, Washington, holds this piece. For more information on the artist's technique, explore the world of watercolor.

About the artist

Portrait of German 19th Century
Artist

German 19th Century

This artist left only tiny, perfect fragments—endpapers and saints, no bigger than a postcard.

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