the Brother of the Artist, Eduard Egger 1888

"The Brother of the Artist, Eduard Egger" is a portrait painting by Austrian artist Albin Egger-Lienz, created in 1888. The painting features Egger-Lienz's brother Eduard, depicted in a close-up shot, capturing his likeness with a focus on his expressive eyes and subtle details. The painting's intimate scale and realistic style showcase Egger-Lienz's early talent for portraiture, a theme he explored throughout his career. The painting, rendered in oil on canvas, exemplifies the realism style popular in the late 19th century, emphasizing a natural and unidealized representation of the subject.