Russian Soldiers with a Barber
1816
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Johann Adam Klein
Johann Adam Klein (1792–1875) was a German artist, born in Nuremberg.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Russian Soldiers with a Barber is a 1816 ink by Johann Adam Klein, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows four men in a wooded area. Two soldiers in hats and coats stand on the left, one holding a pipe. A barber kneels by a large barrel, trimming a man’s hair while another man stands nearby, leaning on a long pole. The background has trees and a small building. The artist focused on the contrast between the soldiers’ stiff uniforms and the barber’s casual pose. The white highlights make the scene feel crisp, even though it’s a monochrome print. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Johann Adam Klein (1792–1875) was a German artist, born in Nuremberg.
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