Bildnis des Georg Gottfried Gervinus c. 1824

Karl Sandhaas’s “Bildnis des Georg Gottfried Gervinus” is a pencil drawing depicting a portrait of the German historian Georg Gottfried Gervinus. This realistic portrait, created around 1824, captures Gervinus in profile, showcasing his sharp features and thoughtful expression. Sandhaas’s skillful use of shading and detail renders a lifelike representation of the subject, emphasizing the man’s intellectual presence. Now housed in the Städel Museum, the drawing stands as a testament to Sandhaas’s talent for capturing the essence of his subjects through careful observation and masterful draftsmanship.