Adolph Menzel 1885

This 1885 charcoal drawing by Karl Stauffer-Bern depicts a portrait of Adolph Menzel, a renowned German artist known for his realistic depictions of everyday life. Stauffer-Bern, also a German artist, captures Menzel’s likeness in profile, emphasizing his strong features and the details of his facial hair. The artist’s use of hatching and shading adds depth and dimension to the portrait, creating a lifelike quality that captures the essence of his subject.