Study of a Bearded Man by Friedrich Carl von Scheidlin. A pencil and light-colored wash study depicting the profile of a man with a full beard and wavy hair, wearing a striped cravat.

Study of a Bearded Man

Friedrich Carl von Scheidlin

1837 · Medium Not Listed

An elegant 19th-century graphite study capturing the profile and character of a bearded man.

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Where it works

A light work with a grounded presence with warm, lived-in color — keeps the wall feeling open.

Often works in
Study · Office · Library
Placement
Reads easily in vertical wall spaces
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Reads clearest against mid or deeper wall tones
Color notes
Warm beige, Soft gray

About the piece

This 1837 drawing by Friedrich Carl von Scheidlin showcases masterful draftsmanship in its depiction of a bearded man. The use of soft graphite and subtle highlights brings a lifelike quality to the subject's features and the intricate folds of his cravat, embodying the refined academic style of the mid-19th century.