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Mr. Benjamin Schaum

Jacob Eichholtz

1809

unspecified

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Biedermeier Early 19th Century Portrait

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Mr. Benjamin Schaum is a 1809 unspecified by Jacob Eichholtz, a Biedermeier work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?: Jacob Eichholtz
When & what style?: 1809 · Biedermeier
Where can I see it?: Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark jacket with silver buttons and a white cravat. He has gray hair and is turned to the right, looking off into the distance. The background is a solid, dark color. The man's face is painted with attention to detail, with a subtle expression that suggests he might be deep in thought. His clothing and hairstyle suggest a formal or professional setting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to look up the work of artist Jacob Eichholtz.