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Q133948499

Max Liebermann

1905

oil

From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle

Impressionism Early Modern Portrait

Dominant colour

Q133948499 is a 1905 oil by Max Liebermann, a Impressionism work, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Who painted this?: Max Liebermann
When & what style?: 1905 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Hamburger Kunsthalle

About this work

This painting shows a man with a beard, wearing a dark jacket. He has short hair and looks straight ahead. The background is light-colored, with some darker brushstrokes. The man's face is painted in detail, with a serious expression. His eyes seem to be looking right at you. The artist used thick brushstrokes to create texture in the painting. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.