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Portrait of the Painter Wopfner

Wilhelm Leibl

1874

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of the Painter Wopfner is a 1874 ink by Wilhelm Leibl, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Wilhelm Leibl
When & what style?: 1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a man with a mustache and curly hair, looking to the right. He's wearing a dark jacket with a high collar. The man's face is detailed, with deep lines around his eyes and mouth. His hair is messy, and his mustache is thick. The background is plain, with no other details. The artist, Wilhelm Leibl, used etching to create this portrait. To learn more about his technique, explore the art of etching.