Art Connoisseurs 1912

ottogreiner

lithograph, print, etching

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

lithograph

print

etching

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

"Art Connoisseurs" is a 1912 etching by German artist Otto Greiner (1869-1916). The artwork depicts two men, presumably art connoisseurs, in a studio setting. One man is seated and working on a drawing of a nude figure on an easel while the other looks on. The composition is intimate, emphasizing the close relationship between the two men. Greiner's meticulous lines and detailed shading contribute to the realism and depth of the piece. "Art Connoisseurs" showcases the artist's interest in capturing the subtleties of human interaction, particularly within the artistic community. The work is an example of etching, a printmaking technique where a design is etched into a metal plate.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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The depiction of the nude was central to Greiner’s interests. He made many life drawings from naked models and believed that the human body was the epitome of natural beauty. His taste was obviously shared by these two art connoisseurs. They use a magnifying glass to fully appreciate the subject on the easel, an impression of Dürer’s engraving of Adam and Eve.