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The Artist's Son Wolf Crouching on the Floor, by Leopold von Kalckreuth, charcoal, 1900

The Artist's Son Wolf Crouching on the Floor

Leopold von Kalckreuth

1900

charcoal

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Artist's Son Wolf Crouching on the Floor is a 1900 charcoal by Leopold von Kalckreuth, depicting Boy, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Leopold von Kalckreuth
When & what style?
1900
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a young boy crouching on the floor. He's looking down, and his pose seems relaxed. The boy is the artist's son, Wolf, which makes this drawing a personal work. The drawing is done in charcoal, which gives it a soft, gray tone. This medium allows for subtle shading and texture, adding depth to the simple scene. You can learn more about the artist's style by looking at the work of Kalckreuth, Leopold von.

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