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Eva Fliegen

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Eva Fliegen is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a serious-looking man in a dark coat and ruffled collar. His face is framed by a decorative border with swirling lines and text. He holds a bunch of flowers in one hand, and the background is plain except for the carved letters around him. The text around the portrait is a poem about food and survival, written in a looped, fancy style. The man’s expression is calm but intense, and the flowers he holds might hint at a deeper meaning. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists used lines to create depth.