Figure Studies
Study of Three Heads of Magistrates
Unknown Artist
A striking seventeenth-century oil study capturing the expressive profiles of three bearded magistrates in formal ruffs.
The Painters Karl Friedrich Lessing, Carl Sohn, and Theodor Hildebrandt
Julius Hübner
1839 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An engaging 19th-century triple portrait capturing the distinct characters of three fellow artists.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Works across a broad range of wall colors
- Color notes
- Soft white, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1839 by Julius Hübner, this striking oil study depicts his contemporaries Karl Friedrich Lessing, Carl Sohn, and Theodor Hildebrandt. The work showcases Hübner’s technical mastery through the detailed rendering of their features, from focused gazes to prominent mustaches, all set against a serene, atmospheric background typical of the period.
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