Sketch of Professor Mowotny

1881

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Sketch of Professor Mowotny is a 1881 by Robert A. Eichelberger, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Robert A. Eichelberger
When & what style?: 1881 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man sitting on a chair, facing the viewer. He is dressed in a dark jacket and pants, with his hands resting on his lap. The background is a light-colored wall with some scribbles and writing on it. The man's facial expression is neutral, and his posture is relaxed. The overall atmosphere of the painting is calm and introspective. The artist has used a range of brushstrokes and textures to create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The painting is a portrait of Professor Mowotny, created by Robert A. Eichelberger in 1881. It is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore his other works that showcase this technique.