Who painted Portrait of the Painter Wopfner?

Portrait of the Painter Wopfner was painted by Wilhelm Leibl in 1874.

Where can I see Portrait of the Painter Wopfner?

Portrait of the Painter Wopfner is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Portrait of the Painter Wopfner?

Portrait of the Painter Wopfner is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of the Painter Wopfner?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of the Painter Wopfner are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of the Painter Wopfner

Wilhelm Leibl , 1874

Portrait of the Painter Wopfner is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Wilhelm Leibl. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in graphite: W. Leibl; center verso in graphite: 02910; lower left verso in graphite: 68 [undeciphered, with some text erased]; lower left corner verso in graphite: D40; along bottom edge verso in graphite: Abzdruck vor den Arbeiten mit der Kalten Nadel

About this work

Overview

Portrait of the Painter Wopfner is an etching on wove paper by Wilhelm Leibl, created around 1874. It is a print portrait held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a man with curly hair and a mustache, gazing to the right. His facial features are intricately rendered, with deep lines around the eyes and mouth, conveying a sense of character.

Technique & Style

Leibl employed etching to capture the subject's likeness. The technique allowed for detailed rendering of the face, while the plain background emphasizes the subject's presence.