Joseph and Karl August von Klein by Heinrich Franz Schalck

Joseph and Karl August von Klein 1810 - 1815

portrait

toned paper

muted colour palette

dog

oil painting

earthy tone

underpainting

men

watercolour illustration

musical-instrument

green and neutral

watercolor

fine art portrait

warm toned green

This miniature painting by Heinrich Franz Schalck, created between 1810 and 1815, portrays Joseph and Karl August von Klein in an intimate setting. The painting depicts the two men in an interior space, suggesting a close relationship. The inclusion of a dog and a musical instrument further strengthens this notion. Schalck's meticulous detail and soft color palette are characteristic of portraiture during this period. The painting is a testament to Schalck's talent as a miniaturist, a genre popular in the 19th century. This work is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.