
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Ján Droppa
Peter Michal Bohúň
An elegant 1848 oil portrait of a man in formal clerical attire, noted for its dignified presence and masterful use of light.

1839 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a scholar in traditional clerical attire, rendered with fine detail.
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A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
About the piece
Painted in 1839 by Peter Michal Bohúň, this portrait depicts Samuel Reuss, a prominent superintendent and ethnographer. The subject is captured with a calm, penetrating gaze, dressed in the austere black robes of his office, highlighted by sharp white clerical tabs. The subdued color palette and masterful handling of light emphasize the sitter's intellectual and moral weight, characteristic of Biedermeier-era portraiture.
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1839 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a scholar in traditional clerical attire, rendered with fine detail.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.