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Portrait of an Old Man, 1884 (pencil on cream paper)
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Portrait of an Old Man, 1884 (pencil on cream paper)
1197598 Portrait of an Old Man, 1884 (pencil on cream paper) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); 21.4x13 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22872014
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1880s 1884 Adolf Menzel Adolph Menzel Artist German Bust Length Cream Paper Deterioration Disrepair Elder Elderly Adult Expression Facial Expression Facial Hair German Art German Artist Looking Down Mounted On Paper Natural Phenomena Naturalism Old Age Old Man Old Men On Paper One Man Only Pencil Pencil Drawing Quarter Length Ragged Realism Realist Senior Senior Adult Signed Skin Wild Wrinkled Wrinkles 19th Century European Art Adolph Von Menzel Bearded Ethnic Origin Menzel Portrait Style Portraiture
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of an Old Man, 1884" by Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von Menzel, transports us back to the late nineteenth century. The pencil drawing on cream paper captures the essence of naturalism and realism that was characteristic of German art during this period. The subject of the portrait is an elderly man with a rugged appearance. His ragged clothing and long beard suggest a life lived in disrepair, yet his expression exudes wisdom and resilience. Standing in quarter length, his head and shoulders dominate the frame, allowing us to focus on every detail - from the wrinkles etched into his weathered skin to the texture of his beard. Menzel's skillful technique brings out each nuance of this old man's face as he looks down introspectively. The artist masterfully portrays not only physical features but also conveys a sense of character through posture and facial expression. Mounted on paper with precision, this fine art print showcases Menzel's ability to capture human emotion within a single image. As we gaze upon this piece, we are reminded of the passage of time and the beauty found in aging faces. "Portrait of an Old Man" serves as both a testament to Menzel's talent as a German artist and as a poignant reminder that even in old age, there is strength and dignity worth celebrating.
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