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Study Sheet with Portraits of Hans Hess and Albert Klesse

Otto Greiner

1894

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Study Sheet with Portraits of Hans Hess and Albert Klesse is a 1894 ink by Otto Greiner, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Otto Greiner
When & what style?: 1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This lithograph features two portraits side by side. The man on the left has a mustache and is wearing a tall hat. The man on the right is wearing a cap and has his hand up to his face. Both men are wearing dark clothing. The artist's use of dark shading creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portraits. The contrast between the light and dark areas adds visual interest to the image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Impressionism movement.