Portrait of a peasant in a hat 1861

Franz von Lenbach's "Portrait of a peasant in a hat" (1861) is a realist portrait of a working-class man. The sitter is depicted in profile, wearing a simple hat and clothing, his weathered face revealing a life of hard labor. Lenbach's meticulous attention to detail captures the man's character, highlighting the dignity and resilience of the working class in 19th century Germany. This painting is a powerful example of the artistic movement known as Realism, which focused on depicting ordinary people and their lives.