Germany's Famous Authors: Portrait of Johann Joachim Spalding

1824

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Germany's Famous Authors: Portrait of Johann Joachim Spalding is a 1824 by Gustav Karl Friedrich Lüderitz, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Gustav Karl Friedrich Lüderitz
When & what style?: 1824 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a man sitting in a chair, wearing a dark coat and a tall, wrinkled hat. His hands rest on his lap, and he looks directly at the viewer with a calm expression. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and clothes. The name "J. Spalding" is written below the image, which matches the title *Germany’s Famous Authors*. The print looks old, with some wear on the edges, and was likely made in 1824. If you like this style, check out Romanticism for more emotional, expressive portraits.