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The Smoker (Portrait of the Painter Horstig)

Wilhelm Leibl

1874

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

The Smoker (Portrait of the Painter Horstig) 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 depicts a man with a distinctive mustache, wearing a hat and coat. He is shown in profile, gazing to the right with a contemplative expression. The image is rendered in dark tones, with bold lines and textures that give it a sense of depth and dimensionality. The subject's attire and the style of the etching suggest a late 19th-century setting. The artist's use of bold lines and dark tones creates a moody, introspective atmosphere. The etching's style and technique are reminiscent of the work of Leibl, Wilhelm.