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Professor Justus Brinckmann, by Max Liebermann, oil, 1905

Professor Justus Brinckmann

Max Liebermann

1905

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle

Dominant colour

Overview

Professor Justus Brinckmann 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 depicts two older men with white hair and beards, both wearing dark jackets. The man on the left is shown in profile, while the man on the right is facing forward. The painting is rendered in a loose, expressive style, with visible brushstrokes and a muted color palette. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subjects are lost in thought. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the composition. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the work of Max Liebermann.

About the artist

Portrait of Max Liebermann
Artist

Max Liebermann

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.

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