Herrenbildnis 1882

Tina Blau's 1882 painting, "Herrenbildnis," is a portrait of a man. The painting is a study of the subject, highlighting his facial features, including his graying hair and mustache, with loose brushstrokes. Blau's portrait, rendered in a realistic style, shows the man in a formal setting, possibly wearing a robe, which suggests a person of importance or authority. Blau was an Austrian painter known for her portraits and genre scenes. Her work was widely exhibited during her lifetime, and she is considered one of the most prominent female artists of the late 19th century.