Alter Mann auf einer Bank c. 1865

"Alter Mann auf einer Bank" (Old Man on a Bench) is a painting by the German Romantic artist Carl Spitzweg. It depicts a solitary figure, an elderly man, sitting on a bench in a garden setting. The warm, golden light of the late afternoon sun bathes the scene, creating a peaceful and contemplative mood. Spitzweg is known for his genre paintings, particularly those featuring everyday life and the quirks of human nature. The work is typical of Spitzweg's style, with its meticulous detail, vibrant color palette, and focus on the individual's experience in the natural world. This painting captures the gentle melancholy of aging and the quiet beauty of a solitary moment in nature.