Portrait of Dr. Ferdinand Mainzer by Lovis Corinth. A waist-up oil portrait of a man with a mustache and monocle, wearing a dark suit and high white collar against a warm brown background.

Portrait of Dr. Ferdinand Mainzer

Lovis Corinth

1899 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified late 19th-century portrait featuring rich brushwork and a sophisticated, scholarly atmosphere.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1899 by Lovis Corinth, this striking oil portrait depicts Dr. Ferdinand Mainzer with an intense, intelligent gaze. The work showcases the artist's masterful handling of light on the sitter's face and collar, contrasted against a deep, atmospheric background that gives the piece a timeless, academic quality.

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