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Burgher of Pest, by Henrik Weber, oil, 1840

Burgher of Pest

Henrik Weber

1840

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Burgher of Pest is a 1840 oil by Henrik Weber, a Realism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Henrik Weber
When & what style?
1840 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a man in a dark suit, white shirt, and black bow tie, wearing a hat. He is holding a newspaper titled "Pesther Tageblatt" in his right hand. The man's face is partially turned away from the viewer, and his gaze is directed downward. The background of the painting is a muted brown color. This portrait is reminiscent of the works of Henrik Weber.

About the artist

Portrait of Henrik Weber
Artist

Henrik Weber

Henrik Wéber known as Henrik Weber (24 May 1818, in Pest – 14 May 1866, in Pest) was a Hungarian portrait and history painter in the Realism movement.

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