Portrait of David Pfannschmidt by Josef Czauczik. A 19th-century portrait of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a black coat and red waistcoat while holding a riding whip.

Portrait of David Pfannschmidt

Josef Czauczik

1832 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A refined 19th-century portrait of a distinguished man holding a riding whip against a moody sky.

$243

For the selected configuration

From $129

3 frame sizes

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

This 1832 oil portrait by Josef Czauczik captures David Pfannschmidt with a steady and contemplative gaze. The sitter is depicted in formal European attire, with a rich red waistcoat peeking from beneath a textured black coat, while the inclusion of a riding whip suggests a connection to equestrian traditions.