Old World Portraits
Viggo Johansen in His Studio
Michael Ancher
A sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a fellow artist, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation within the studio.
Portrait of Director Schellinsky
Lovis Corinth
1898 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant late 19th-century portrait by Lovis Corinth, capturing a distinguished gentleman in a moment of quiet repose.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
This 1898 oil painting by Lovis Corinth depicts Director Schellinsky with masterful realism and psychological depth. The subject’s thoughtful expression is complemented by the artist's confident brushwork, particularly evident in the detailed rendering of the sitter's vibrant beard and the textured surface of his dark suit against a muted, atmospheric background.
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