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Portrait of August Riedel, by Rudolf Lehmann, unspecified, 1859

Portrait of August Riedel

Rudolf Lehmann

1859

unspecified

From the collection of British Museum

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Overview

Portrait of August Riedel is a 1859 unspecified by Rudolf Lehmann, a Biedermeier work, held at British Museum.

Who painted this?
Rudolf Lehmann
When & what style?
1859 · Biedermeier
Where can I see it?
British Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt and a dark bow tie. The background is a light color. The man's face is turned to the left, and his expression is serious. The artist's use of shading creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. The painting's attention to detail and realistic style suggest a focus on capturing the subject's likeness. You can explore more works by artist Rudolf Lehmann.

About the artist

Artist

Rudolf Lehmann

Rudolf Lehmann painted formal portraits in 19th-century Europe. He left behind sharp-lined likenesses such as the 1851 portrait of his son Leo Lehmann and a second portrait of the same boy from 1859. These calm, closely…

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