Arthur Hartmann 1907

This 1907 plaster relief by Max Klein, a German sculptor active in the late 19th century, depicts a portrait of Arthur Hartmann in profile. The round medallion, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, utilizes the classic bust format of Roman portraiture, emphasizing the subject's likeness through subtle rendering of facial features. This work is a testament to Klein's mastery of sculptural form and his ability to capture a lifelike expression.