Who painted Adolf Zimmermann?

Adolf Zimmermann was painted by Carl Oesterley in 1828.

Where can I see Adolf Zimmermann?

Adolf Zimmermann is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Adolf Zimmermann?

Adolf Zimmermann is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Adolf Zimmermann?

Museum-quality prints of Adolf Zimmermann are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Adolf Zimmermann

Carl Oesterley , 1828

Adolf Zimmermann is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Carl Oesterley. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:signed and dated at left in brown ink: 18 cOe [in monogram] 28/Rom.; below that in graphite: Maler Zimerman in Dresden.

About this work

Overview

Carl Oesterley’s 1828 drawing titled Adolf Zimmermann is executed on wove paper. The work combines graphite underdrawing with pen work and a brown ink wash, creating a monochromatic composition that emphasizes line and tonal variation.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a layered approach: an initial graphite sketch establishes form, followed by precise pen lines and a brown wash that unifies the surface. The use of brown ink and wash over graphite reflects early‑19th‑century drawing practices, focusing on chiaroscuro effects without color.