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The Studio Wall by Adolph von Menzel (1872)
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The Uninvited Guest by Adolph von Menzel, 1844.
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Adolph von Menzel - View from a Window in the Marienstrasse (1865)
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THE QUEST FOR REALITY; ADOLPH VON MENZEL
Adolph von Menzel (1815-1905) was a German painter and printmaker who portrayed life in 19th-century Prussia, historical events, and everyday scenes. He was largely self-taught, and his skills developed practically through lithography and drawing experience.
The Iron Rolling Mill, 1875
This painting captures the intense labour of steelworkers in a Prussian industrial mill. There is a detailed expression, both of the machinery and the workers, illustrating the social condition of working-class people during the Industrial Revolution and Menzel's turn from historical themes to contemporary issues.
The Dinner at the Ball, 1878
It is a portrayal of an elegant high-society scene, coupled with detailed portrayals of fashionable guests and luxurious surroundings, all of which bring out the Biedermeier style. It captures the 19th-century social life, proving Menzel's skill to render social dynamics and intimate moments.
Frederick the Great Playing the Flute at Sanssouci, 1852
It portrays the tranquil scene of Frederick II music-making in his palace. The painting showcases Frederick's dual character as a ruler and as a musician, evincing cultural sophistication and the opulence of his court. The composition is the epitome of Menzel's great admiration for Frederick and his commitment to a history of Prussia done with emotional depth and realism.
Studio Wall, 1872
Menzel painted a nighttime view of his studio wall, with illuminated plaster casts, including death masks and classical figures. This work highlights Menzel's thoughts at the time; he had been ruminating over life and death and artistic posterity. It was a touching memorial to his friend Friedrich Eggers as well as a strong demonstration of his mastery of dramatic lighting.
The Visit From Death, 1844
Death is depicted as a humble professional who is neither wrathful nor unkind. Just simply doing its job and has no ill will for those it visits upon. It even has a sense of respect, taking its clogs off before entering the home. Menzel followed up in 1845 with a hilarious painting that suggests that the arrival of Death isn’t so final after all!
The Balcony Room (1845)
Inspired by his journeys to Paris, Menzel depicts a sparsely furnished apartment full of sunlight. This painting foreshadows impressionist techniques since it's totally oriented with light and atmosphere, marking an important turn in Menzel's career away from historical themes and toward contemporary genre scenes.
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Adolph von Menzel, Blindekuh (Blind Man's Buff), 1867
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#art#drawing#anatomy#sketching#skull art#sepia tone#german art#adolph von menzel#adolph menzel#vanitas#vanitas stillleben
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· A torchlight procession of students. · After the torchlight procession, throwing of the flares on the Dönhoffplatz in Berlin. — Adolph von Menzel (1815-1905)
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Adolph von Menzel (German,1815-1905)
A Bearded Man Looking Down and to the Right
Carpenter’s pencil
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Blindekuh, by German painter Adolph von Menzel (1867). In private collection.
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'Head of a Bearded Man' as drawn by German artist Adolph von Menzel (1815-1905).
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Adolph von Menzel - Mondschein über den Dächern von Berlin
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Blindekuh, by German painter Adolph von Menzel (1867). In private collection.
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Frederick the Great Playing the Flute at Sanssouci by Adolph von Menzel, 1852.
#classic art#painting#adolph von menzel#german artist#19th century#realism#history#early modern period#frederick the great#society scene#people#musical instruments#concert#sanssouci#germany#palace interior
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Adolph von Menzel - Studio Wall (1852)
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𝔄𝔫 𝔘𝔫𝔦𝔫𝔳𝔦𝔱𝔢𝔡 𝔊𝔲𝔢𝔰𝔱, 𝔟𝔶 𝔊𝔢𝔯𝔪𝔞𝔫 𝔭𝔞𝔦𝔫𝔱𝔢𝔯 𝔄𝔡𝔬𝔩𝔭𝔥 𝔳𝔬𝔫 𝔐𝔢𝔫𝔷𝔢𝔩 (յՑկկ)
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Adolph von Menzel, Das Balkonzimmer (The Balcony Room), 1845
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