Portrait of Carl Gustav Waldeck (1896) by Robert Henri

Portrait of Carl Gustav Waldeck - Robert Henri - 1896

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of Carl Gustav Waldeck
ArtistRobert Henri
Date1896
Art MovementAmerican Realism

About Portrait of Carl Gustav Waldeck

“Portrait of Carl Gustav Waldeck” is an artwork created by Robert Henri in 1896. This painting belongs to the American Realism art movement and falls under the genre of portraiture. The artwork depicts a man, presumably Carl Gustav Waldeck, posed thoughtfully against a dark background.

In the artwork, the subject is captured in a full-length pose, dressed in a long, brown coat with a white shirt underneath. He holds a cane in his right hand, while his left hand rests at his side, slightly grasping a part of his coat. The dark and muted colors of the background contrast sharply with the lighter tones of his face and attire, drawing attention to his thoughtful expression and posture. The overall composition and detail reflect the principles of American Realism, emphasizing a truthful and thoughtful representation of the subject.

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