Artwork
Porträt eines Jägers
Porträt eines Jägers is a drawing by Ferdinand Keller. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the City Museums Freiburg. A dark drawing depicts an elderly man with a prominent smile.
About this work
Overview
A dark drawing depicts an elderly man with a prominent smile.
Subject & Meaning
The man's attire, including a hat adorned with a holly branch and a jacket with stag horn buttons, indicates that he is a hunter. His facial expression conveys a sense of mischief.
Technique & Style
The artist employed sharp lines and thick shadows to render the subject's clothing and hat, while careful shading highlights the man's face and brings it to the forefront against the dark background.
Artist & collection
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