Figure Studies
While Playing Billiard
Friedrich Carl von Scheidlin
A charming vintage character study of a gentleman in mid-19th-century attire focused on a game of billiards.
Smokers
Friedrich Carl von Scheidlin
1855 · Medium Not Listed
This charming 19th-century watercolor sketch depicts two men in hussar-style uniforms enjoying a quiet moment with their pipes.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Office · Study · Library
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from a wall with more tonal contrast
- Color notes
- Soft cream, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Created around 1855 by Friedrich Carl von Scheidlin, this expressive character study captures two figures in detailed military or equestrian attire. The delicate watercolor washes and fine ink lines highlight the textures of their uniforms and the wisps of smoke from their long pipes, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-19th century life.
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