Herr von Bartsch 1842

"Herr von Bartsch" is an oil on canvas portrait painting completed in 1842 by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, an Austrian painter known for his realism and attention to detail. The painting captures a seated man in a dark coat, a formal attire indicative of the mid-19th century. Waldmüller's masterful use of light and shadow creates depth and dimension, highlighting the subject's features and emphasizing his gaze, which is both direct and thoughtful. The painting exemplifies the style of Biedermeier, a movement that emphasized simple aesthetics and domesticity.