Artwork
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein is an ink print by Max Liebermann. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1922 lithograph on wove paper, created by German artist Max Liebermann, portrays Albert Einstein in a formal, contemplative pose. The work combines Liebermann's Impressionist sensibilities with the distinctive texture of lithography.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Albert Einstein, is depicted with attention to detail in his attire and grooming, conveying an air of seriousness and intellectual presence. The portrait captures the essence of Einstein's public persona during his rise to international acclaim.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithograph on wove paper, the piece showcases Liebermann's mastery of Impressionist printmaking. The light background and nuanced rendering of Einstein's features reflect Liebermann's ability to balance simplicity with expressive depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1922 by Max Liebermann, a pivotal figure in German Impressionism, the lithograph is now part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Context
This work was produced during a period of great cultural and scientific change, with Einstein's theories transforming physics. Liebermann's choice of subject highlights the intersection of artistic and intellectual elites in early 20th-century Berlin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Max Liebermann (20 July 1847 – 8 February 1935) was a German painter and printmaker, and one of the leading proponents of Impressionism in Germany and continental Europe.
