Portrait of Alfred von Berger
1905
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
1905
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
The painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt. He holds a cigar in his right hand, which rests on his lap. The background is a muted brown color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. His hair is gray and thinning, and he has a mustache. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the overall mood of the piece. Next, explore more works by artist Max Liebermann.
