Portrait of Edvard Grieg, Hands on Collar of Suit, Looking into Camera. 1905

This portrait of renowned Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, captured in 1905 by photographer Nicola Perscheid, presents a formal yet intimate image of the artist. Grieg is depicted seated, his hands resting on the collar of his suit jacket, his gaze directly meeting the viewer's. The photograph's black and white tones lend a timeless quality, highlighting the details of Grieg's features, particularly his distinctive mustache and piercing eyes. The composition's simplicity and the directness of Grieg's gaze create a sense of connection between subject and viewer, underscoring the composer's significant influence on the world of classical music.