Artwork
Bust of Ludwig van Beethoven
Bust of Ludwig van Beethoven is a print by the Romanticist artist Josef Kriehuber. It dates from 1827 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1940.1132
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven, created by Josef Kriehuber in 1827. It is a black-and-white drawing held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts Beethoven's head and shoulders, with curly, unkempt hair and a high-collared shirt, set against a plain oval background. The inclusion of his name, dates, and a city name below the image confirms the subject's identity as the renowned composer.
Technique & Style
The portrait is rendered in a simple yet expressive style, characteristic of Romanticism, an art movement that emphasizes emotion and individualism. The use of light shading around the edges of the oval background adds a touch of subtlety to the overall composition.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Josef Kriehuber was an Austrian lithographer and painter, notable for the high quality of his lithographic portraits.
