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Studies of a Man Drinking, by Adolph von Menzel, graphite, 1888

Studies of a Man Drinking

Adolph von Menzel

1888

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Studies of a Man Drinking is a 1888 graphite by Adolph von Menzel, a Impressionism work, depicting Drinking, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Adolph von Menzel
When & what style?
1888 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a man with a drink in his hand. He's leaning back, looking relaxed. The details of his face and clothes are carefully drawn. His drink is the focus, though. The artist drew this with graphite on paper. The man's expression is calm, and his posture is casual. To learn more about the artist's style, look up the technique: sfumato.

About the artist

Portrait of Adolph von Menzel
Artist

Adolph von Menzel

Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von Menzel was a German Realist artist noted for drawings, etchings, and paintings.

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