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Portrait of Johannes Samuel Steinhübel
János Rombauer
1804 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a gentleman set against an intriguing maritime backdrop.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft sage, Olive green
About the piece
Created in 1804 by János Rombauer, this formal portrait captures Johannes Samuel Steinhübel with a steady, thoughtful expression. The work is unique for its integrated background scene depicting a harbor and sailing ship, which suggests the sitter's commercial or maritime interests, rendered in the restrained and polished style of European Neoclassicism.
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